blood disorders that are brought on by medical treatment
dyscrasias
imbalance in numbers of types of cells
leukopenia
decreased number ow white blood cells
aplastic anemia
deficient cell production due to a bone marrow disorder
thrombocytopenia
too few platelets
agranulocytosis
decrease in granulocyte production
hematocrit
a test that measures the volume of blood cells in relation to the volume of plasma
polycythemia
excess number of red blood cells
Jaundice
yellowing discoloration of the skin and sclera of the eyes as a result of excessive destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis). When red blood cells are ruptured, biliruibn is released. The pigment enters the blood stream causing jaundice.
gingivitis
bleeding of the gums
petechiae
bruises, small, red pinpoint lesions - typical of thrombocytopenic purpura
hemarthrosis
bleeding into the joints
Anemia
a state in which there are insufficient numbers of funcitoning RBC's or lack of hemoglobin.
hypovolemia
decreased volume of circulating blood.
hemolysis
destruction of red blood cells
splenomegaly
enlarged spleen
Leukapheresis
separation of white cells
stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
Thrombocytopenia
decreased platelet count - less that 150,000/mm3
purpura
small areas of multiple petechiae in the skin and mucous membranes