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Medical Science - Blood Test

Here you will learn some English words related to blood tests, such as "platelet", "hematocrit", and "doppler ultrasound".

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platelet
platelet
[noun]

a small, cell-like structure in the blood that helps in clotting and preventing excessive bleeding

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hemoglobin

a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells

Ex: Anemia results from insufficient hemoglobin.
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hematocrit

a measure of the percentage of red blood cells in the total volume of blood, indicating its oxygen-carrying capacity

Ex: Athletes may have slightly higher hematocrit.
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doppler ultrasound

a diagnostic imaging technique that uses sound waves to assess blood flow and detect abnormalities in blood vessels and organs

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blood type

any of the types into which human blood is divided

Ex: A child 's blood type is determined by the combination of their parents ' blood types, following specific genetic rules .
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angiography

a medical imaging procedure that uses contrast dye and X-rays to visualize blood vessels and diagnose conditions such as blockages or abnormalities in the circulatory system

Ex: Angiography played a crucial role in diagnosing my grandfather's circulatory problems.
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

a blood test that shows the speed at which red blood cells settle, often used to detect inflammation

Ex: Doctors use erythrocyte sedimentation rate to monitor certain diseases .
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red blood cell antibody screen

a test to detect antibodies against red blood cells for safe blood transfusion practices

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complete blood count

a blood test that assesses various components, aiding in the diagnosis of medical conditions

Ex: CBC helps track progress during medical treatments.
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arterial blood gas test

blood test to assess respiratory and metabolic function, acid-base balance, and oxygenation status

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ammonia test

a blood test to assess liver function and detect liver disease by measuring ammonia levels

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alanine transaminase

an enzyme found in liver cells that is commonly measured in blood tests to assess liver health

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ALT blood test

a blood test that measures the levels of an enzyme called ALT in the blood, which can indicate liver health

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anion gap
anion gap
[noun]

a blood test that measures ion imbalance in the blood for diagnosing metabolic and acid-base disorders

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platelet count

a blood test that measures the number of small cell fragments called platelets involved in blood clotting

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red blood cell count

a blood test that measures the number of red blood cells, important for oxygen transport, and can aid in diagnosing blood-related medical conditions

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reticulocyte count

a blood test that measures immature red blood cells, providing information about bone marrow function and blood disorders

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Red Cell Distribution Width blood test

a measure of the variation in size of red blood cells, which can help diagnose certain types of anemia and other blood disorders

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MPV blood test

a blood test that measures platelet size, aiding in the diagnosis of blood clotting and bleeding disorders

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mean corpuscular volume

a measure of the average size of red blood cells, used to diagnose anemia and other blood conditions

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hemoglobin test

a blood test that measures blood hemoglobin levels, used to assess anemia and blood health

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hemoglobin electrophoresis

a blood test that identifies different types of hemoglobin for diagnosing hemoglobinopathies

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blood smear

a stained microscopic slide used to examine the morphology of blood cells for diagnostic purposes

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blood differential test

a lab test that identifies and quantifies different types of white blood cells in a blood sample, aiding in the diagnosis of various medical conditions

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newborn screening

a program that tests newborns for genetic, metabolic, and congenital disorders shortly after birth to detect and treat conditions early

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blood glucose

the amount of sugar in your blood

Ex: Maintaining stable blood glucose is crucial for health .
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RH factor
RH factor
[noun]

a protein on red blood cells, influencing blood type

Ex: Rh-positive blood has the Rh factor.
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Rh-negative
Rh-negative
[Adjective]

characterized by the absence of the Rh factor, a protein on the surface of red blood cells

Ex: Rh-negative donors are sought for Rh-negative recipients .
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Rh-positive
Rh-positive
[Adjective]

characterized by the presence of the Rh factor, a protein on the surface of red blood cells

Ex: Rh-positive pregnancies usually progress without issues .
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immunofixation blood test

a laboratory test used to identify and characterize abnormal proteins (immunoglobulins) in blood serum or urine

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basic metabolic panel

a blood test that assesses electrolytes, glucose, and kidney function for diagnosing metabolic conditions

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blood urea nitrogen

a measurement in blood tests that assesses kidney function and hydration status for diagnosing conditions

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red blood cell

one of the many cells of red color carrying oxygen in the body

Ex: Iron deficiency can lead to decreased production of red blood cells, resulting in fatigue and weakness .
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white blood cell

one of the many cells that protects the body against diseases

Ex: Certain diseases , such as leukemia , can cause abnormal levels of white blood cells in the bloodstream .
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Rh factor test

a blood test that determines an individual's blood type and Rh factor status, which can impact pregnancy and transfusion compatibility

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