NUR 2063 Hematology System

NUR 2063 Hematology System
1. Plasma
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The liquid portion of blood.
2. Thrombocytopenia
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A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets; may lead to prolonged or
excessive bleeding.
3. Erythrocytes
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Red blood cells.
4. Hemoglobin
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The blood cells that carry oxygen.
5. Hematocrit
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Blood volume occupied by erythrocytes.
6. Thromboplastin
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An enzyme released from damaged cells, which triggers blood coagulation.
7. Plasmin
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An enzyme which destroys blood clots once healing has occurred.
8. Platelets
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(AKAThrombocytes) Essential or healing wounds and stopping bleed- ing.