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| process of creating erythrocytes |
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| protein that fills erythrocytes: carry O2 and CO2 |
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| protect the body from infectious microorganisms |
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| yellowish fluid of the lymphatic system |
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| remove foreign materials as lymph passes through |
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| poisonous substances that interfere with cell function |
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| selectively bind to antigens |
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| any foreign substance against which an immune response is directed |
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| the process of "cell eating" |
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| fluid that is thicker than water |
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| prevent fluid loss after an injury |
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| plasma without fibrinogen |
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| one of the lymphatic organs |
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| red blood cells of unequal size |
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| bacterial presence in the blood stream |
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| abnormally reduced number of red blood cells |
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| red blood cell membrane rupture |
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| loss of blood from the circulation |
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| abnormally large red blood cells |
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| abnormal red blood cell increase |
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| abnormal spleen enlargement |
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| buildup of toxins in the blood |
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| a response to an allergen |
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| an immediate reaction with rapid inflammation |
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| reduced ability of red blood cells to deliver O2 |
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| abnormal condition of the blood |
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| fetus with RH+ blood, mother with RH-, mother's leukocytes attack baby's erythrocytes |
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| excessive accumulation of iron deposits |
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| bleeding disorder - defective clotting proteins |
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| lack of iron causing smaller red blood cells |
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| disease of the lymph nodes (onset of AIDS) |
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| tumor of lymphatic tissue |
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| bacterial infection contracted during a hospital stay |
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| inadequate supply of folic acid; erythrocytes large, irregular shape, and reduced number |
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| systemic disease - bacteria and toxins in circulating blood |
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| defective hemoglobin, sickle shaped blood cells |
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| therapeutic treatment - effective for killing bacteria |
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| reduces the clotting process |
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| blood donated by patient (in preparation for an operation) |
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| measures % red blood cells in a volume of blood |
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| field of medicine focusing on blood-related disease |
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| blood donated by another person |
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| x-ray photograph of lymphatic vessels |
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| process of dissolving a blood clot |
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| condition that worsens over time |
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| identification of a disease or condition |
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| general feeling of unwellness |
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| objective, measurable indicator of disease |
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| subjective perception indicating an illness |
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