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Med Term Chapter 8
Term | Definition |
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immunocompromised | having an immune system incapable of responding normally and completely to a pathogen or disease |
immunodeficiency | immune system with decreased or compromised response to disease-causing organisms |
immunosuppression | reduction in the activity of the body's immune system |
ecchymosis | large bruise |
petechia | small bruise |
aplastic anemia | anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities |
iron deficiency anemia | anemia caused by inadequate iron intake |
thrombophlebitis | inflammation of a vein caused by a clot |
sphygmomanometer | fancy name for the device used to measure blood pressure |
phlebarteriectasia | dilation of blood vessels |