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blood draws

phelbotomy

TermDefinition
Absorb To suck up or take in
Anemia A condition that causes a decrease in the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Anesthetic A drug that causes a loss of sensation or unconsciousness
Antecubital fossa The part of the arm at the bend of the elbow
Anterior Directed toward the front or in front of.
Antibody A specialized immune protein produced because of the introduction of an antigen into the body that possesses the remarkable ability to combine with the very antigen that triggered its production.
Anticoagulant A substance that prevents blood from clotting
Antigen A substance that stimulates the immune system to create antibodies.
Artery Blood vessel carrying oxygen-ruch blood away from the heart.
Arteriole A small branch of an artery that leads to a capillary.
Basilic vein Large vein on the inner side of the biceps that is usually chosen for blood drawings.
Blood-borne pathogens Microorganisms present in human blood which cause disease.
Blood The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins that carries oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissue of the body.
Blood cell Any of the cells found circulating through the blood. The main three are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Blood clot A semi-solid mass of blood formed by platelets
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