Match the following terms to the correct definition.
-A procedure that separates the different components of the blood and removes a certain part of the blood,such as leukapheresis,plateletpheresis,and plasmapheresis

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Apheresis is defined as a procedure that separates the different components of the blood and removes a certain part of the blood, such as leukapheresis, plateletpheresis, and plasmapheresis.

D) 5000 to 10,000/mm3
 This is the normal range for WBC (white blood cell) count in the blood.

E) Hemoglobin (HGB)
 Hemoglobin (HGB) is the protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen.

F) Purpura
 Purpura is a medical condition that causes small red and purple spots on the skin and mucous membranes.

G) Idiopathic
 Idiopathic means that the underlying cause of a disease is unknown.

H) Hematocrit (Hct)
 Hematocrit (Hct) is the percentage of red blood cells in a given volume of blood.

I) Bone marrow biopsy
 A bone marrow biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small amount of bone marrow tissue is removed from the bone for examination.

J) WBC
 WBC (white blood cell) is a type of blood cell that helps fight infection and disease.

K) Secondary thrombocytopenia
 Secondary thrombocytopenia is a medical condition that occurs when there is a decrease in platelets in the blood due to a secondary cause, such as certain medications or medical conditions.

Match the Following Terms to the Correct Definition