Haematology

congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son

tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting

an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates

malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer

the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus

a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the…

congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son

a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the…

a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the…

congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son

malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer

blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system

an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia)

an abnormal lowering of the white blood cell count

malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer

malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer

blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system

an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia)

an abnormal lowering of the white blood cell count

a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer

tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting

a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus

a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus

an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates

tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting

a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood

increase in the number of platelets in the blood which tends to cause clots to form; associated with many neoplasms and chronic infections and o…

a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood

the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel

blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system

blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system

blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system

blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system

blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system

A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.

The study of blood and blood diseases.

The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.

an abnormal red blood cell that has thorny projections of protoplasm

rapidly progressing leukemia

a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a…

blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease

a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains

a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains

a process in which liquid blood is changed into a semisolid mass (a blood clot)

a process in which liquid blood is changed into a semisolid mass (a blood clot)

a blood clot in a cerebral artery or vein

a clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX

slowly progressing leukemia

hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men

hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men

obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)

obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)

a leukocyte readily stained with eosin

a leukocyte readily stained with eosin

the primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppressio…

a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm

a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; marked by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in the blood

hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men

a clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX

hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men

a clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

a malignant disorder in which there is progressive (but painless) enlargement of lymph tissue followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver

an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection

an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection

leukemia characterized by enlargement of lymphoid tissues and lymphocytic cells in the circulating blood

abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia)

abnormally large red blood cell present in pernicious anemia and folic acid deficiency

abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia)

an abnormally small red blood cell (less than 5 microns in diameter)

painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth

the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

a precursor of leukocytes that normally occurs only in bone marrow

a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by numerous myeloblasts in the blood stream

an immature leukocyte normally found in bone marrow

a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; marked by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in the blood

leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte)

the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes

the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes

the bright red hemoglobin that is a combination of hemoglobin and oxygen from the lungs; "oxyhemoglobin transports oxygen to the cells of the bo…

the bright red hemoglobin that is a combination of hemoglobin and oxygen from the lungs; "oxyhemoglobin transports oxygen to the cells of the bo…

thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surger…

painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth

an immature red blood cell containing a network of filaments or granules

an abnormal red blood cell that has a crescent shape and an abnormal form of hemoglobin

an abnormal red blood cell containing granules of iron not bound in hemoglobin

an abnormal spherical red blood cell

an abnormal red blood cell with the appearance of a dark ring surrounding a dark center; associated with anemia

congealing tissue by heat (as by electric current)

a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a…

thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surger…

a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a…

the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese

painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth

the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets; "blood carries oxyg…

a deficiency of red blood cells

a deficiency of red blood cells

the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocyt…

the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocyt…

the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery

a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma c…

a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma c…

an immature lymphocyte

a cell that develops from a B lymphocyte in reaction to a specific antigen; found in bone marrow and sometimes in the blood

a cell that develops from a B lymphocyte in reaction to a specific antigen; found in bone marrow and sometimes in the blood

a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells

a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells

coagulated blood from a wound

a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells

the blood considered as the seat of vitality

a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow