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Deck 19: Diseases of the Hematological System
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Question
In Fe-deficiency anemia, it would be common to find an increased level of which of the following laboratory values?
A)Hct
B)HgB
C)TIBC
D)MCH
A)Hct
B)HgB
C)TIBC
D)MCH
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Question
Eosinophils and neutrophils are:
A)leukocytes.
B)monocytes.
C)thrombocytes.
D)granulocytes.
A)leukocytes.
B)monocytes.
C)thrombocytes.
D)granulocytes.
Question
The flexibility required for movement of the RBC through the vessels is largely determined by:
A)the amount of hemoglobin in the cell.
B)the maturity of the RBC.
C)the size of the cell's nucleus.
D)the fatty acid content of the cell's membrane.
A)the amount of hemoglobin in the cell.
B)the maturity of the RBC.
C)the size of the cell's nucleus.
D)the fatty acid content of the cell's membrane.
Question
Which of the following groups are at the least risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia?
A)children
B)breast-fed infants
C)pregnant women
D)elderly
A)children
B)breast-fed infants
C)pregnant women
D)elderly
Question
Which of the following is not a nutrient involved in hemostasis?
A)vitamin E
B)magnesium
C)vitamin K
D)Ca
A)vitamin E
B)magnesium
C)vitamin K
D)Ca
Question
Which of the following statements is not true?
A)CVA outcome is worsened if a patient has Fe-deficiency anemia.
B)Cancer is generally associated with GI disorders rather than anemia.
C)Anemia of chronic disease is associated with cytokines.
D)Patients who have suffered trauma are generally anemic.
A)CVA outcome is worsened if a patient has Fe-deficiency anemia.
B)Cancer is generally associated with GI disorders rather than anemia.
C)Anemia of chronic disease is associated with cytokines.
D)Patients who have suffered trauma are generally anemic.
Question
Which of the following accurately describes the effect on iron absorption?
A)vitamin C - decreases
B)phytates - increase
C)animal products - increases
D)B vitamins - decrease
A)vitamin C - decreases
B)phytates - increase
C)animal products - increases
D)B vitamins - decrease
Question
A state of hypercoagulability can be caused by all of the following except:
A)depleted vitamin K.
B)obesity.
C)smoking.
D)SLE.
A)depleted vitamin K.
B)obesity.
C)smoking.
D)SLE.
Question
Which of the following cells are involved in blood clotting?
A)WBC
B)monocytes
C)thrombocytes
D)leukocytes
A)WBC
B)monocytes
C)thrombocytes
D)leukocytes
Question
If a patient undergoing treatment for cancer is experiencing symptoms of weakness and fatigue, one should consider:
A)starting the patient on EPO.
B)obtaining blood labs.
C)administering B vitamins.
D)decreasing chemotherapy.
A)starting the patient on EPO.
B)obtaining blood labs.
C)administering B vitamins.
D)decreasing chemotherapy.
Question
The mechanism by which anemia frequently occurs in those patients with alcoholic liver disease is best described as:
A)decreased iron intake.
B)poor absorption of iron from the stomach.
C)decreased iron mobilization due to lack of ferritin and transferrin production.
D)decreased conversion to a more bioavailable form of iron.
A)decreased iron intake.
B)poor absorption of iron from the stomach.
C)decreased iron mobilization due to lack of ferritin and transferrin production.
D)decreased conversion to a more bioavailable form of iron.
Question
A pediatric patient is diagnosed with anemia He presents with esophagitis and GI ulcers What is the likely cause of this type of anemia?
A)iron depletion
B)underdeveloped WBC
C)decreased intake of micronutrients and protein
D)H.pylori
A)iron depletion
B)underdeveloped WBC
C)decreased intake of micronutrients and protein
D)H.pylori
Question
Deficiencies in the B vitamins generally would result in which type of anemia?
A)macrocytic
B)microcytic
C)hemolytic
D)sideroblastic
A)macrocytic
B)microcytic
C)hemolytic
D)sideroblastic
Question
Which of the following statements is not true?
A)Those with celiac disease can alleviate anemia by consuming a gluten-free diet.
B)Patients with renal disease often have normochromic, normocytic anemia.
C)PKU patients generally have optimal iron levels due to increased intake.
D)Anemia is more prevalent in the anorexia nervosa population than is clinically seen due to hemoconcentration.
A)Those with celiac disease can alleviate anemia by consuming a gluten-free diet.
B)Patients with renal disease often have normochromic, normocytic anemia.
C)PKU patients generally have optimal iron levels due to increased intake.
D)Anemia is more prevalent in the anorexia nervosa population than is clinically seen due to hemoconcentration.
Question
A disorder resulting from abnormal heme synthesis whereby the patient presents with iron overload is called:
A)porphyria.
B)thalassemia.
C)sideroblastic anemia.
D)hemophilia.
A)porphyria.
B)thalassemia.
C)sideroblastic anemia.
D)hemophilia.
Question
As the RBC die, the iron is recycled and stored in the liver as:
A)bilirubin.
B)ferritin.
C)hemoglobin.
D)hematocrit.
A)bilirubin.
B)ferritin.
C)hemoglobin.
D)hematocrit.
Question
The etiology of age-related anemia is likely due to:
A)decreased iron intake.
B)decreased red marrow production.
C)the fact that, upon differentiation, more cells become WBC.
D)decreased folate intake.
A)decreased iron intake.
B)decreased red marrow production.
C)the fact that, upon differentiation, more cells become WBC.
D)decreased folate intake.
Question
Which of the following is a disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed and hemoglobin circulates unbound or is excreted in the urine?
A)porphyria
B)thalassemia
C)hemolytic anemia
D)sideroblastic anemia
A)porphyria
B)thalassemia
C)hemolytic anemia
D)sideroblastic anemia
Question
Deficiencies of protein, vitamin C, or iron or impaired heme synthesis generally would result in which type of anemia?
A)macrocytic
B)microcytic
C)hemolytic
D)megaloblastic
A)macrocytic
B)microcytic
C)hemolytic
D)megaloblastic
Question
Immature erythrocytes are called:
A)stem cells.
B)WBC.
C)reticulocytes.
D)plasma.
A)stem cells.
B)WBC.
C)reticulocytes.
D)plasma.
Question
A serious complication of BMT that occurs in 30-50% of patients is:
A)low WBC.
B)increased Fe.
C)diminished RBC.
D)GVHD.
A)low WBC.
B)increased Fe.
C)diminished RBC.
D)GVHD.
Question
If folate is administered orally to a patient who presents with anemia that is actually a B12-deficient anemia, the result is which of the following?
A)the patient will expel the excess folate in the urine
B)decrease in B12 levels
C)irreversible neuropathy
D)fatigue
A)the patient will expel the excess folate in the urine
B)decrease in B12 levels
C)irreversible neuropathy
D)fatigue
Question
A type of inherited anemia that is a result of malfunctioning bone marrow is called:
A)thalassemia.
B)aplastic anemia.
C)hemochromatosis.
D)sickle cell anemia.
A)thalassemia.
B)aplastic anemia.
C)hemochromatosis.
D)sickle cell anemia.
Question
The likely cause you identified would produce an alteration in which lab value?
A)cyanocobalamin
B)folate
C)pyridoxine
D)iron
A)cyanocobalamin
B)folate
C)pyridoxine
D)iron
Question
Case Study Multiple Choice
What is likely the cause of her anemia?
A)menstruation
B)age
C)supplementing with B vitamins
D)family hx
What is likely the cause of her anemia?
A)menstruation
B)age
C)supplementing with B vitamins
D)family hx
Question
Case Study Multiple Choice
Aside from the above, which of the following could be ruled out as a potential cause of BD's anemia?
A)pregnancy
B)low intake
C)contamination
D)lack of Fe-metabolizing enzyme
Aside from the above, which of the following could be ruled out as a potential cause of BD's anemia?
A)pregnancy
B)low intake
C)contamination
D)lack of Fe-metabolizing enzyme
Question
What is the etiology of pernicious anemia?
A)decreased intrinsic factor
B)lack of bioavailable folate
C)consumption of foods that decrease bioavailability of iron
D)lack of parietal cells
A)decreased intrinsic factor
B)lack of bioavailable folate
C)consumption of foods that decrease bioavailability of iron
D)lack of parietal cells
Question
Which of the following is a good source of folate?
A)asparagus
B)beets
C)clams
D)pasta
A)asparagus
B)beets
C)clams
D)pasta
Question
PS is an 87 yo M admitted to the hospital for failure to thrive.While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS also has megaloblastic anemia.
Which of the following is not a potential etiology of PS's anemia?
A)reduced absorption of vitamin B12
B)reduced intake of vitamin B12
C)reduced absorption of folate
D)reduced intake of iron
Which of the following is not a potential etiology of PS's anemia?
A)reduced absorption of vitamin B12
B)reduced intake of vitamin B12
C)reduced absorption of folate
D)reduced intake of iron
Question
Case Study Multiple Choice
Looking at BD's diet history, which food interferes with iron absorption?
A)pasta
B)bagel
C)cream cheese
D)iced tea
Looking at BD's diet history, which food interferes with iron absorption?
A)pasta
B)bagel
C)cream cheese
D)iced tea
Question
Case Study Multiple Choice
Which of the following foods could be added to BD's diet in order to enhance iron absorption?
A)high-fiber cereal
B)orange juice
C)apple juice
D)banana
Which of the following foods could be added to BD's diet in order to enhance iron absorption?
A)high-fiber cereal
B)orange juice
C)apple juice
D)banana
Question
Which of the following foods is highest in bioavailable Fe?
A)spinach
B)clams
C)chicken
D)baked beans
A)spinach
B)clams
C)chicken
D)baked beans
Question
Which of the following is a potential concern for the MD prescribing folate in this case?
A)interaction with iron
B)could mask a B12 deficiency
C)folate is not bioavailable in several forms
D)there are no concerns
A)interaction with iron
B)could mask a B12 deficiency
C)folate is not bioavailable in several forms
D)there are no concerns
Question
Case Study Multiple Choice
What substance in this food inhibits iron absorption?
A)phytates
B)non-heme iron
C)tannins
D)metallic ions
What substance in this food inhibits iron absorption?
A)phytates
B)non-heme iron
C)tannins
D)metallic ions
Question
Case Study Multiple Choice
The registered dietitian recommends iron supplements for BD She should also educate BD on _____, given it is a common complaint when using iron supplements
A)constipation
B)strength of dosage
C)taste
D)intolerable injection
The registered dietitian recommends iron supplements for BD She should also educate BD on _____, given it is a common complaint when using iron supplements
A)constipation
B)strength of dosage
C)taste
D)intolerable injection
Question
Which of the following is a good source of vitamin B12?
A)asparagus
B)beets
C)clams
D)pasta
A)asparagus
B)beets
C)clams
D)pasta
Question
PS is an 87 yo M admitted to the hospital for failure to thrive.While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS also has megaloblastic anemia.
Given PS's history, what is a likely cause of the megaloblastic anemia?
A)reduced folate synthesis
B)reduced iron absorption
C)reduced B12 due to inadequate intrinsic factor
D)reduced intrinsic factor due to inadequate B12
Given PS's history, what is a likely cause of the megaloblastic anemia?
A)reduced folate synthesis
B)reduced iron absorption
C)reduced B12 due to inadequate intrinsic factor
D)reduced intrinsic factor due to inadequate B12
Question
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hemophilia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemophilia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemophilia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemophilia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemophilia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemophilia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemophilia
iron overload
hemophilia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemophilia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemophilia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemophilia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemophilia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemophilia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemophilia
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemophilia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemophilia
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemophilia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemophilia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemophilia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemophilia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemophilia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemophilia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemophilia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemophilia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
porphyria
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
porphyria
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
porphyria
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
porphyria
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
porphyria
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
porphyria
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
porphyria
iron overload
porphyria
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
porphyria
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
porphyria
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
porphyria
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
porphyria
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
porphyria
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
porphyria
refers to abnormally large cell size
porphyria
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
porphyria
refers to abnormally small cell size
porphyria
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
porphyria
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
porphyria
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
porphyria
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
porphyria
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
porphyria
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
porphyria
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
porphyria
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
thalassemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
thalassemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
thalassemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
thalassemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
thalassemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
thalassemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
thalassemia
iron overload
thalassemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
thalassemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
thalassemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
thalassemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
thalassemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
thalassemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
thalassemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
thalassemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
thalassemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
thalassemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
thalassemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
thalassemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
thalassemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
thalassemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
thalassemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
thalassemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
thalassemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
erythroblastosis fetalis
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
erythroblastosis fetalis
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
erythroblastosis fetalis
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
erythroblastosis fetalis
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
erythroblastosis fetalis
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
erythroblastosis fetalis
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
erythroblastosis fetalis
iron overload
erythroblastosis fetalis
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
erythroblastosis fetalis
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
erythroblastosis fetalis
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
erythroblastosis fetalis
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
erythroblastosis fetalis
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
erythroblastosis fetalis
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
erythroblastosis fetalis
refers to abnormally large cell size
erythroblastosis fetalis
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
erythroblastosis fetalis
refers to abnormally small cell size
erythroblastosis fetalis
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
erythroblastosis fetalis
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
erythroblastosis fetalis
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
erythroblastosis fetalis
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
erythroblastosis fetalis
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
erythroblastosis fetalis
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
erythroblastosis fetalis
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
erythroblastosis fetalis
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hemoglobinuria
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemoglobinuria
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemoglobinuria
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemoglobinuria
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemoglobinuria
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemoglobinuria
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemoglobinuria
iron overload
hemoglobinuria
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemoglobinuria
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemoglobinuria
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemoglobinuria
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemoglobinuria
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemoglobinuria
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemoglobinuria
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemoglobinuria
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemoglobinuria
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemoglobinuria
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemoglobinuria
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemoglobinuria
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemoglobinuria
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemoglobinuria
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemoglobinuria
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemoglobinuria
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemoglobinuria
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hypochromic
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hypochromic
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hypochromic
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hypochromic
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hypochromic
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hypochromic
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hypochromic
iron overload
hypochromic
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hypochromic
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hypochromic
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hypochromic
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hypochromic
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hypochromic
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hypochromic
refers to abnormally large cell size
hypochromic
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hypochromic
refers to abnormally small cell size
hypochromic
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hypochromic
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hypochromic
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hypochromic
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hypochromic
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hypochromic
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hypochromic
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hypochromic
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
aplastic anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
aplastic anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
aplastic anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
aplastic anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
aplastic anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
aplastic anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
aplastic anemia
iron overload
aplastic anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
aplastic anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
aplastic anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
aplastic anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
aplastic anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
aplastic anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
aplastic anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
aplastic anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
aplastic anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
aplastic anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
aplastic anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
aplastic anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
aplastic anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
aplastic anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
aplastic anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
aplastic anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
aplastic anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
microcytic
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
microcytic
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
microcytic
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
microcytic
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
microcytic
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
microcytic
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
microcytic
iron overload
microcytic
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
microcytic
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
microcytic
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
microcytic
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
microcytic
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
microcytic
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
microcytic
refers to abnormally large cell size
microcytic
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
microcytic
refers to abnormally small cell size
microcytic
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
microcytic
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
microcytic
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
microcytic
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
microcytic
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
microcytic
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
microcytic
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
microcytic
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
SLE
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
SLE
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
SLE
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
SLE
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
SLE
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
SLE
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
SLE
iron overload
SLE
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
SLE
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
SLE
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
SLE
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
SLE
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
SLE
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
SLE
refers to abnormally large cell size
SLE
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
SLE
refers to abnormally small cell size
SLE
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
SLE
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
SLE
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
SLE
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
SLE
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
SLE
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
SLE
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
SLE
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
megaloblastic
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
megaloblastic
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
megaloblastic
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
megaloblastic
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
megaloblastic
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
megaloblastic
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
megaloblastic
iron overload
megaloblastic
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
megaloblastic
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
megaloblastic
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
megaloblastic
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
megaloblastic
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
megaloblastic
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
megaloblastic
refers to abnormally large cell size
megaloblastic
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
megaloblastic
refers to abnormally small cell size
megaloblastic
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
megaloblastic
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
megaloblastic
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
megaloblastic
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
megaloblastic
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
megaloblastic
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
megaloblastic
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
megaloblastic
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
pica
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
pica
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
pica
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
pica
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
pica
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
pica
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
pica
iron overload
pica
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
pica
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
pica
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
pica
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
pica
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
pica
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
pica
refers to abnormally large cell size
pica
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
pica
refers to abnormally small cell size
pica
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
pica
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
pica
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
pica
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
pica
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
pica
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
pica
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
pica
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
macrocytic
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
macrocytic
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
macrocytic
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
macrocytic
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
macrocytic
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
macrocytic
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
macrocytic
iron overload
macrocytic
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
macrocytic
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
macrocytic
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
macrocytic
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
macrocytic
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
macrocytic
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
macrocytic
refers to abnormally large cell size
macrocytic
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
macrocytic
refers to abnormally small cell size
macrocytic
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
macrocytic
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
macrocytic
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
macrocytic
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
macrocytic
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
macrocytic
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
macrocytic
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
macrocytic
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
pancytopenia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
pancytopenia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
pancytopenia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
pancytopenia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
pancytopenia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
pancytopenia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
pancytopenia
iron overload
pancytopenia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
pancytopenia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
pancytopenia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
pancytopenia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
pancytopenia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
pancytopenia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
pancytopenia
refers to abnormally large cell size
pancytopenia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
pancytopenia
refers to abnormally small cell size
pancytopenia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
pancytopenia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
pancytopenia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
pancytopenia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
pancytopenia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
pancytopenia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
pancytopenia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
pancytopenia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
pernicious anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
pernicious anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
pernicious anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
pernicious anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
pernicious anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
pernicious anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
pernicious anemia
iron overload
pernicious anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
pernicious anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
pernicious anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
pernicious anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
pernicious anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
pernicious anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
pernicious anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
pernicious anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
pernicious anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
pernicious anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
pernicious anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
pernicious anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
pernicious anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
pernicious anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
pernicious anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
pernicious anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
pernicious anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
cicatrix
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
cicatrix
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
cicatrix
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
cicatrix
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
cicatrix
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
cicatrix
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
cicatrix
iron overload
cicatrix
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
cicatrix
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
cicatrix
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
cicatrix
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
cicatrix
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
cicatrix
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
cicatrix
refers to abnormally large cell size
cicatrix
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
cicatrix
refers to abnormally small cell size
cicatrix
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
cicatrix
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
cicatrix
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
cicatrix
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
cicatrix
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
cicatrix
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
cicatrix
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
cicatrix
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hemoglobinemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemoglobinemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemoglobinemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemoglobinemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemoglobinemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemoglobinemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemoglobinemia
iron overload
hemoglobinemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemoglobinemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemoglobinemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemoglobinemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemoglobinemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemoglobinemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemoglobinemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemoglobinemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemoglobinemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemoglobinemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemoglobinemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemoglobinemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemoglobinemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemoglobinemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemoglobinemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemoglobinemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemoglobinemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
kernicterus
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
kernicterus
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
kernicterus
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
kernicterus
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
kernicterus
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
kernicterus
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
kernicterus
iron overload
kernicterus
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
kernicterus
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
kernicterus
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
kernicterus
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
kernicterus
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
kernicterus
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
kernicterus
refers to abnormally large cell size
kernicterus
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
kernicterus
refers to abnormally small cell size
kernicterus
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
kernicterus
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
kernicterus
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
kernicterus
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
kernicterus
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
kernicterus
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
kernicterus
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
kernicterus
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hemochromatosis
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemochromatosis
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemochromatosis
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemochromatosis
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemochromatosis
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemochromatosis
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemochromatosis
iron overload
hemochromatosis
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemochromatosis
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemochromatosis
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemochromatosis
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemochromatosis
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemochromatosis
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemochromatosis
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemochromatosis
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemochromatosis
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemochromatosis
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemochromatosis
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemochromatosis
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemochromatosis
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemochromatosis
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemochromatosis
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemochromatosis
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemochromatosis
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
sickle cell anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
sickle cell anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
sickle cell anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
sickle cell anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
sickle cell anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
sickle cell anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
sickle cell anemia
iron overload
sickle cell anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
sickle cell anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
sickle cell anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
sickle cell anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
sickle cell anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
sickle cell anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
sickle cell anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
sickle cell anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
sickle cell anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
sickle cell anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
sickle cell anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
sickle cell anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
sickle cell anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
sickle cell anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
sickle cell anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
sickle cell anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
sickle cell anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
atrophic gastritis
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
atrophic gastritis
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
atrophic gastritis
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
atrophic gastritis
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
atrophic gastritis
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
atrophic gastritis
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
atrophic gastritis
iron overload
atrophic gastritis
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
atrophic gastritis
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
atrophic gastritis
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
atrophic gastritis
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
atrophic gastritis
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
atrophic gastritis
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
atrophic gastritis
refers to abnormally large cell size
atrophic gastritis
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
atrophic gastritis
refers to abnormally small cell size
atrophic gastritis
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
atrophic gastritis
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
atrophic gastritis
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
atrophic gastritis
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
atrophic gastritis
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
atrophic gastritis
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
atrophic gastritis
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
atrophic gastritis
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
anemia
iron overload
anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
chronic myeloproliferative disease
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
chronic myeloproliferative disease
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
chronic myeloproliferative disease
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
chronic myeloproliferative disease
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
chronic myeloproliferative disease
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
chronic myeloproliferative disease
iron overload
chronic myeloproliferative disease
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
chronic myeloproliferative disease
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
chronic myeloproliferative disease
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
chronic myeloproliferative disease
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
chronic myeloproliferative disease
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
chronic myeloproliferative disease
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
chronic myeloproliferative disease
refers to abnormally large cell size
chronic myeloproliferative disease
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
chronic myeloproliferative disease
refers to abnormally small cell size
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
chronic myeloproliferative disease
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
chronic myeloproliferative disease
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
chronic myeloproliferative disease
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hemolytic anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemolytic anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemolytic anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemolytic anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemolytic anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemolytic anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemolytic anemia
iron overload
hemolytic anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemolytic anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemolytic anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemolytic anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemolytic anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemolytic anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemolytic anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemolytic anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemolytic anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemolytic anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemolytic anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemolytic anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemolytic anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemolytic anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemolytic anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemolytic anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemolytic anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
sideroblastic anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
sideroblastic anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
sideroblastic anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
sideroblastic anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
sideroblastic anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
sideroblastic anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
sideroblastic anemia
iron overload
sideroblastic anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
sideroblastic anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
sideroblastic anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
sideroblastic anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
sideroblastic anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
sideroblastic anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
sideroblastic anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
sideroblastic anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
sideroblastic anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
sideroblastic anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
sideroblastic anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
sideroblastic anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
sideroblastic anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
sideroblastic anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
sideroblastic anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
sideroblastic anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
sideroblastic anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
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Deck 19: Diseases of the Hematological System
1
In Fe-deficiency anemia, it would be common to find an increased level of which of the following laboratory values?
A)Hct
B)HgB
C)TIBC
D)MCH
A)Hct
B)HgB
C)TIBC
D)MCH
C
2
Eosinophils and neutrophils are:
A)leukocytes.
B)monocytes.
C)thrombocytes.
D)granulocytes.
A)leukocytes.
B)monocytes.
C)thrombocytes.
D)granulocytes.
D
3
The flexibility required for movement of the RBC through the vessels is largely determined by:
A)the amount of hemoglobin in the cell.
B)the maturity of the RBC.
C)the size of the cell's nucleus.
D)the fatty acid content of the cell's membrane.
A)the amount of hemoglobin in the cell.
B)the maturity of the RBC.
C)the size of the cell's nucleus.
D)the fatty acid content of the cell's membrane.
D
4
Which of the following groups are at the least risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia?
A)children
B)breast-fed infants
C)pregnant women
D)elderly
A)children
B)breast-fed infants
C)pregnant women
D)elderly
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Which of the following is not a nutrient involved in hemostasis?
A)vitamin E
B)magnesium
C)vitamin K
D)Ca
A)vitamin E
B)magnesium
C)vitamin K
D)Ca
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6
Which of the following statements is not true?
A)CVA outcome is worsened if a patient has Fe-deficiency anemia.
B)Cancer is generally associated with GI disorders rather than anemia.
C)Anemia of chronic disease is associated with cytokines.
D)Patients who have suffered trauma are generally anemic.
A)CVA outcome is worsened if a patient has Fe-deficiency anemia.
B)Cancer is generally associated with GI disorders rather than anemia.
C)Anemia of chronic disease is associated with cytokines.
D)Patients who have suffered trauma are generally anemic.
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7
Which of the following accurately describes the effect on iron absorption?
A)vitamin C - decreases
B)phytates - increase
C)animal products - increases
D)B vitamins - decrease
A)vitamin C - decreases
B)phytates - increase
C)animal products - increases
D)B vitamins - decrease
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8
A state of hypercoagulability can be caused by all of the following except:
A)depleted vitamin K.
B)obesity.
C)smoking.
D)SLE.
A)depleted vitamin K.
B)obesity.
C)smoking.
D)SLE.
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9
Which of the following cells are involved in blood clotting?
A)WBC
B)monocytes
C)thrombocytes
D)leukocytes
A)WBC
B)monocytes
C)thrombocytes
D)leukocytes
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10
If a patient undergoing treatment for cancer is experiencing symptoms of weakness and fatigue, one should consider:
A)starting the patient on EPO.
B)obtaining blood labs.
C)administering B vitamins.
D)decreasing chemotherapy.
A)starting the patient on EPO.
B)obtaining blood labs.
C)administering B vitamins.
D)decreasing chemotherapy.
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11
The mechanism by which anemia frequently occurs in those patients with alcoholic liver disease is best described as:
A)decreased iron intake.
B)poor absorption of iron from the stomach.
C)decreased iron mobilization due to lack of ferritin and transferrin production.
D)decreased conversion to a more bioavailable form of iron.
A)decreased iron intake.
B)poor absorption of iron from the stomach.
C)decreased iron mobilization due to lack of ferritin and transferrin production.
D)decreased conversion to a more bioavailable form of iron.
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12
A pediatric patient is diagnosed with anemia He presents with esophagitis and GI ulcers What is the likely cause of this type of anemia?
A)iron depletion
B)underdeveloped WBC
C)decreased intake of micronutrients and protein
D)H.pylori
A)iron depletion
B)underdeveloped WBC
C)decreased intake of micronutrients and protein
D)H.pylori
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13
Deficiencies in the B vitamins generally would result in which type of anemia?
A)macrocytic
B)microcytic
C)hemolytic
D)sideroblastic
A)macrocytic
B)microcytic
C)hemolytic
D)sideroblastic
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14
Which of the following statements is not true?
A)Those with celiac disease can alleviate anemia by consuming a gluten-free diet.
B)Patients with renal disease often have normochromic, normocytic anemia.
C)PKU patients generally have optimal iron levels due to increased intake.
D)Anemia is more prevalent in the anorexia nervosa population than is clinically seen due to hemoconcentration.
A)Those with celiac disease can alleviate anemia by consuming a gluten-free diet.
B)Patients with renal disease often have normochromic, normocytic anemia.
C)PKU patients generally have optimal iron levels due to increased intake.
D)Anemia is more prevalent in the anorexia nervosa population than is clinically seen due to hemoconcentration.
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15
A disorder resulting from abnormal heme synthesis whereby the patient presents with iron overload is called:
A)porphyria.
B)thalassemia.
C)sideroblastic anemia.
D)hemophilia.
A)porphyria.
B)thalassemia.
C)sideroblastic anemia.
D)hemophilia.
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16
As the RBC die, the iron is recycled and stored in the liver as:
A)bilirubin.
B)ferritin.
C)hemoglobin.
D)hematocrit.
A)bilirubin.
B)ferritin.
C)hemoglobin.
D)hematocrit.
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17
The etiology of age-related anemia is likely due to:
A)decreased iron intake.
B)decreased red marrow production.
C)the fact that, upon differentiation, more cells become WBC.
D)decreased folate intake.
A)decreased iron intake.
B)decreased red marrow production.
C)the fact that, upon differentiation, more cells become WBC.
D)decreased folate intake.
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18
Which of the following is a disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed and hemoglobin circulates unbound or is excreted in the urine?
A)porphyria
B)thalassemia
C)hemolytic anemia
D)sideroblastic anemia
A)porphyria
B)thalassemia
C)hemolytic anemia
D)sideroblastic anemia
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19
Deficiencies of protein, vitamin C, or iron or impaired heme synthesis generally would result in which type of anemia?
A)macrocytic
B)microcytic
C)hemolytic
D)megaloblastic
A)macrocytic
B)microcytic
C)hemolytic
D)megaloblastic
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20
Immature erythrocytes are called:
A)stem cells.
B)WBC.
C)reticulocytes.
D)plasma.
A)stem cells.
B)WBC.
C)reticulocytes.
D)plasma.
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21
A serious complication of BMT that occurs in 30-50% of patients is:
A)low WBC.
B)increased Fe.
C)diminished RBC.
D)GVHD.
A)low WBC.
B)increased Fe.
C)diminished RBC.
D)GVHD.
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22
If folate is administered orally to a patient who presents with anemia that is actually a B12-deficient anemia, the result is which of the following?
A)the patient will expel the excess folate in the urine
B)decrease in B12 levels
C)irreversible neuropathy
D)fatigue
A)the patient will expel the excess folate in the urine
B)decrease in B12 levels
C)irreversible neuropathy
D)fatigue
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23
A type of inherited anemia that is a result of malfunctioning bone marrow is called:
A)thalassemia.
B)aplastic anemia.
C)hemochromatosis.
D)sickle cell anemia.
A)thalassemia.
B)aplastic anemia.
C)hemochromatosis.
D)sickle cell anemia.
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24
The likely cause you identified would produce an alteration in which lab value?
A)cyanocobalamin
B)folate
C)pyridoxine
D)iron
A)cyanocobalamin
B)folate
C)pyridoxine
D)iron
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25
Case Study Multiple Choice
What is likely the cause of her anemia?
A)menstruation
B)age
C)supplementing with B vitamins
D)family hx
What is likely the cause of her anemia?
A)menstruation
B)age
C)supplementing with B vitamins
D)family hx
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Case Study Multiple Choice
Aside from the above, which of the following could be ruled out as a potential cause of BD's anemia?
A)pregnancy
B)low intake
C)contamination
D)lack of Fe-metabolizing enzyme
Aside from the above, which of the following could be ruled out as a potential cause of BD's anemia?
A)pregnancy
B)low intake
C)contamination
D)lack of Fe-metabolizing enzyme
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27
What is the etiology of pernicious anemia?
A)decreased intrinsic factor
B)lack of bioavailable folate
C)consumption of foods that decrease bioavailability of iron
D)lack of parietal cells
A)decreased intrinsic factor
B)lack of bioavailable folate
C)consumption of foods that decrease bioavailability of iron
D)lack of parietal cells
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28
Which of the following is a good source of folate?
A)asparagus
B)beets
C)clams
D)pasta
A)asparagus
B)beets
C)clams
D)pasta
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29
PS is an 87 yo M admitted to the hospital for failure to thrive.While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS also has megaloblastic anemia.
Which of the following is not a potential etiology of PS's anemia?
A)reduced absorption of vitamin B12
B)reduced intake of vitamin B12
C)reduced absorption of folate
D)reduced intake of iron
Which of the following is not a potential etiology of PS's anemia?
A)reduced absorption of vitamin B12
B)reduced intake of vitamin B12
C)reduced absorption of folate
D)reduced intake of iron
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30
Case Study Multiple Choice
Looking at BD's diet history, which food interferes with iron absorption?
A)pasta
B)bagel
C)cream cheese
D)iced tea
Looking at BD's diet history, which food interferes with iron absorption?
A)pasta
B)bagel
C)cream cheese
D)iced tea
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31
Case Study Multiple Choice
Which of the following foods could be added to BD's diet in order to enhance iron absorption?
A)high-fiber cereal
B)orange juice
C)apple juice
D)banana
Which of the following foods could be added to BD's diet in order to enhance iron absorption?
A)high-fiber cereal
B)orange juice
C)apple juice
D)banana
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32
Which of the following foods is highest in bioavailable Fe?
A)spinach
B)clams
C)chicken
D)baked beans
A)spinach
B)clams
C)chicken
D)baked beans
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33
Which of the following is a potential concern for the MD prescribing folate in this case?
A)interaction with iron
B)could mask a B12 deficiency
C)folate is not bioavailable in several forms
D)there are no concerns
A)interaction with iron
B)could mask a B12 deficiency
C)folate is not bioavailable in several forms
D)there are no concerns
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34
Case Study Multiple Choice
What substance in this food inhibits iron absorption?
A)phytates
B)non-heme iron
C)tannins
D)metallic ions
What substance in this food inhibits iron absorption?
A)phytates
B)non-heme iron
C)tannins
D)metallic ions
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35
Case Study Multiple Choice
The registered dietitian recommends iron supplements for BD She should also educate BD on _____, given it is a common complaint when using iron supplements
A)constipation
B)strength of dosage
C)taste
D)intolerable injection
The registered dietitian recommends iron supplements for BD She should also educate BD on _____, given it is a common complaint when using iron supplements
A)constipation
B)strength of dosage
C)taste
D)intolerable injection
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36
Which of the following is a good source of vitamin B12?
A)asparagus
B)beets
C)clams
D)pasta
A)asparagus
B)beets
C)clams
D)pasta
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37
PS is an 87 yo M admitted to the hospital for failure to thrive.While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS also has megaloblastic anemia.
Given PS's history, what is a likely cause of the megaloblastic anemia?
A)reduced folate synthesis
B)reduced iron absorption
C)reduced B12 due to inadequate intrinsic factor
D)reduced intrinsic factor due to inadequate B12
Given PS's history, what is a likely cause of the megaloblastic anemia?
A)reduced folate synthesis
B)reduced iron absorption
C)reduced B12 due to inadequate intrinsic factor
D)reduced intrinsic factor due to inadequate B12
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Premises:
Responses:
hemophilia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemophilia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemophilia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemophilia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemophilia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemophilia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemophilia
iron overload
hemophilia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemophilia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemophilia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemophilia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemophilia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemophilia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemophilia
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemophilia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemophilia
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemophilia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemophilia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemophilia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemophilia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemophilia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemophilia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemophilia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemophilia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
porphyria
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
porphyria
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
porphyria
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
porphyria
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
porphyria
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
porphyria
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
porphyria
iron overload
porphyria
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
porphyria
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
porphyria
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
porphyria
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
porphyria
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
porphyria
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
porphyria
refers to abnormally large cell size
porphyria
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
porphyria
refers to abnormally small cell size
porphyria
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
porphyria
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
porphyria
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
porphyria
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
porphyria
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
porphyria
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
porphyria
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
porphyria
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
thalassemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
thalassemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
thalassemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
thalassemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
thalassemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
thalassemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
thalassemia
iron overload
thalassemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
thalassemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
thalassemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
thalassemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
thalassemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
thalassemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
thalassemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
thalassemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
thalassemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
thalassemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
thalassemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
thalassemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
thalassemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
thalassemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
thalassemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
thalassemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
thalassemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
erythroblastosis fetalis
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
erythroblastosis fetalis
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
erythroblastosis fetalis
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
erythroblastosis fetalis
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
erythroblastosis fetalis
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
erythroblastosis fetalis
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
erythroblastosis fetalis
iron overload
erythroblastosis fetalis
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
erythroblastosis fetalis
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
erythroblastosis fetalis
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
erythroblastosis fetalis
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
erythroblastosis fetalis
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
erythroblastosis fetalis
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
erythroblastosis fetalis
refers to abnormally large cell size
erythroblastosis fetalis
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
erythroblastosis fetalis
refers to abnormally small cell size
erythroblastosis fetalis
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
erythroblastosis fetalis
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
erythroblastosis fetalis
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
erythroblastosis fetalis
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
erythroblastosis fetalis
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
erythroblastosis fetalis
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
erythroblastosis fetalis
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
erythroblastosis fetalis
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hemoglobinuria
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemoglobinuria
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemoglobinuria
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemoglobinuria
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemoglobinuria
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemoglobinuria
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemoglobinuria
iron overload
hemoglobinuria
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemoglobinuria
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemoglobinuria
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemoglobinuria
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemoglobinuria
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemoglobinuria
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemoglobinuria
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemoglobinuria
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemoglobinuria
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemoglobinuria
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemoglobinuria
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemoglobinuria
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemoglobinuria
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemoglobinuria
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemoglobinuria
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemoglobinuria
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemoglobinuria
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hypochromic
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hypochromic
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hypochromic
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hypochromic
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hypochromic
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hypochromic
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hypochromic
iron overload
hypochromic
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hypochromic
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hypochromic
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hypochromic
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hypochromic
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hypochromic
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hypochromic
refers to abnormally large cell size
hypochromic
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hypochromic
refers to abnormally small cell size
hypochromic
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hypochromic
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hypochromic
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hypochromic
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hypochromic
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hypochromic
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hypochromic
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hypochromic
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
aplastic anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
aplastic anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
aplastic anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
aplastic anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
aplastic anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
aplastic anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
aplastic anemia
iron overload
aplastic anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
aplastic anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
aplastic anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
aplastic anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
aplastic anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
aplastic anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
aplastic anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
aplastic anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
aplastic anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
aplastic anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
aplastic anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
aplastic anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
aplastic anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
aplastic anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
aplastic anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
aplastic anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
aplastic anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
microcytic
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
microcytic
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
microcytic
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
microcytic
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
microcytic
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
microcytic
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
microcytic
iron overload
microcytic
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
microcytic
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
microcytic
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
microcytic
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
microcytic
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
microcytic
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
microcytic
refers to abnormally large cell size
microcytic
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
microcytic
refers to abnormally small cell size
microcytic
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
microcytic
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
microcytic
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
microcytic
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
microcytic
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
microcytic
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
microcytic
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
microcytic
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
SLE
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
SLE
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
SLE
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
SLE
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
SLE
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
SLE
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
SLE
iron overload
SLE
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
SLE
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
SLE
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
SLE
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
SLE
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
SLE
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
SLE
refers to abnormally large cell size
SLE
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
SLE
refers to abnormally small cell size
SLE
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
SLE
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
SLE
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
SLE
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
SLE
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
SLE
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
SLE
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
SLE
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
megaloblastic
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
megaloblastic
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
megaloblastic
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
megaloblastic
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
megaloblastic
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
megaloblastic
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
megaloblastic
iron overload
megaloblastic
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
megaloblastic
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
megaloblastic
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
megaloblastic
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
megaloblastic
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
megaloblastic
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
megaloblastic
refers to abnormally large cell size
megaloblastic
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
megaloblastic
refers to abnormally small cell size
megaloblastic
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
megaloblastic
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
megaloblastic
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
megaloblastic
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
megaloblastic
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
megaloblastic
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
megaloblastic
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
megaloblastic
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
pica
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
pica
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
pica
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
pica
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
pica
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
pica
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
pica
iron overload
pica
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
pica
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
pica
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
pica
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
pica
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
pica
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
pica
refers to abnormally large cell size
pica
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
pica
refers to abnormally small cell size
pica
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
pica
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
pica
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
pica
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
pica
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
pica
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
pica
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
pica
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
macrocytic
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
macrocytic
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
macrocytic
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
macrocytic
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
macrocytic
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
macrocytic
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
macrocytic
iron overload
macrocytic
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
macrocytic
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
macrocytic
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
macrocytic
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
macrocytic
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
macrocytic
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
macrocytic
refers to abnormally large cell size
macrocytic
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
macrocytic
refers to abnormally small cell size
macrocytic
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
macrocytic
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
macrocytic
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
macrocytic
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
macrocytic
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
macrocytic
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
macrocytic
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
macrocytic
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
pancytopenia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
pancytopenia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
pancytopenia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
pancytopenia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
pancytopenia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
pancytopenia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
pancytopenia
iron overload
pancytopenia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
pancytopenia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
pancytopenia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
pancytopenia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
pancytopenia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
pancytopenia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
pancytopenia
refers to abnormally large cell size
pancytopenia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
pancytopenia
refers to abnormally small cell size
pancytopenia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
pancytopenia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
pancytopenia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
pancytopenia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
pancytopenia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
pancytopenia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
pancytopenia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
pancytopenia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
pernicious anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
pernicious anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
pernicious anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
pernicious anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
pernicious anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
pernicious anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
pernicious anemia
iron overload
pernicious anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
pernicious anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
pernicious anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
pernicious anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
pernicious anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
pernicious anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
pernicious anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
pernicious anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
pernicious anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
pernicious anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
pernicious anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
pernicious anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
pernicious anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
pernicious anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
pernicious anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
pernicious anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
pernicious anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
cicatrix
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
cicatrix
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
cicatrix
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
cicatrix
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
cicatrix
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
cicatrix
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
cicatrix
iron overload
cicatrix
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
cicatrix
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
cicatrix
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
cicatrix
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
cicatrix
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
cicatrix
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
cicatrix
refers to abnormally large cell size
cicatrix
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
cicatrix
refers to abnormally small cell size
cicatrix
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
cicatrix
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
cicatrix
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
cicatrix
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
cicatrix
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
cicatrix
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
cicatrix
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
cicatrix
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hemoglobinemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemoglobinemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemoglobinemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemoglobinemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemoglobinemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemoglobinemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemoglobinemia
iron overload
hemoglobinemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemoglobinemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemoglobinemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemoglobinemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemoglobinemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemoglobinemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemoglobinemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemoglobinemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemoglobinemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemoglobinemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemoglobinemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemoglobinemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemoglobinemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemoglobinemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemoglobinemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemoglobinemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemoglobinemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
kernicterus
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
kernicterus
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
kernicterus
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
kernicterus
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
kernicterus
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
kernicterus
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
kernicterus
iron overload
kernicterus
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
kernicterus
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
kernicterus
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
kernicterus
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
kernicterus
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
kernicterus
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
kernicterus
refers to abnormally large cell size
kernicterus
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
kernicterus
refers to abnormally small cell size
kernicterus
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
kernicterus
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
kernicterus
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
kernicterus
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
kernicterus
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
kernicterus
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
kernicterus
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
kernicterus
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hemochromatosis
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemochromatosis
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemochromatosis
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemochromatosis
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemochromatosis
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemochromatosis
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemochromatosis
iron overload
hemochromatosis
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemochromatosis
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemochromatosis
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemochromatosis
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemochromatosis
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemochromatosis
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemochromatosis
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemochromatosis
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemochromatosis
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemochromatosis
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemochromatosis
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemochromatosis
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemochromatosis
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemochromatosis
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemochromatosis
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemochromatosis
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemochromatosis
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
sickle cell anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
sickle cell anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
sickle cell anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
sickle cell anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
sickle cell anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
sickle cell anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
sickle cell anemia
iron overload
sickle cell anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
sickle cell anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
sickle cell anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
sickle cell anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
sickle cell anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
sickle cell anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
sickle cell anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
sickle cell anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
sickle cell anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
sickle cell anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
sickle cell anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
sickle cell anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
sickle cell anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
sickle cell anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
sickle cell anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
sickle cell anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
sickle cell anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
atrophic gastritis
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
atrophic gastritis
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
atrophic gastritis
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
atrophic gastritis
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
atrophic gastritis
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
atrophic gastritis
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
atrophic gastritis
iron overload
atrophic gastritis
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
atrophic gastritis
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
atrophic gastritis
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
atrophic gastritis
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
atrophic gastritis
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
atrophic gastritis
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
atrophic gastritis
refers to abnormally large cell size
atrophic gastritis
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
atrophic gastritis
refers to abnormally small cell size
atrophic gastritis
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
atrophic gastritis
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
atrophic gastritis
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
atrophic gastritis
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
atrophic gastritis
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
atrophic gastritis
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
atrophic gastritis
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
atrophic gastritis
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
anemia
iron overload
anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
chronic myeloproliferative disease
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
chronic myeloproliferative disease
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
chronic myeloproliferative disease
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
chronic myeloproliferative disease
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
chronic myeloproliferative disease
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
chronic myeloproliferative disease
iron overload
chronic myeloproliferative disease
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
chronic myeloproliferative disease
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
chronic myeloproliferative disease
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
chronic myeloproliferative disease
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
chronic myeloproliferative disease
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
chronic myeloproliferative disease
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
chronic myeloproliferative disease
refers to abnormally large cell size
chronic myeloproliferative disease
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
chronic myeloproliferative disease
refers to abnormally small cell size
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
chronic myeloproliferative disease
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
chronic myeloproliferative disease
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
chronic myeloproliferative disease
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
chronic myeloproliferative disease
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
hemolytic anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
hemolytic anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
hemolytic anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
hemolytic anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
hemolytic anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
hemolytic anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
hemolytic anemia
iron overload
hemolytic anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
hemolytic anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
hemolytic anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
hemolytic anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
hemolytic anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
hemolytic anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
hemolytic anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
hemolytic anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
hemolytic anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
hemolytic anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
hemolytic anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
hemolytic anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
hemolytic anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
hemolytic anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
hemolytic anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
hemolytic anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
hemolytic anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
sideroblastic anemia
a symptom that is often a result of the decrement in blood constituents
sideroblastic anemia
idiopathic anemia from abnormal, deficient, or absent red cell production due to bone marrow disorders
sideroblastic anemia
atrophy of the lining of the stomach
sideroblastic anemia
long-term hyperplasia of hematological tissues, with concomitant overproduction of abnormal cells, growth factors, chemokines, cytokines, and hormones involved in hematopoiesis
sideroblastic anemia
scar tissue formation with calcification or hardening of the connective tissue used in repair of tissue damage
sideroblastic anemia
an antigen-induced hemolytic anemia of the newborn or premature infant, as a result of incompatibility of maternal Rh factors with the neonate
sideroblastic anemia
iron overload
sideroblastic anemia
excess free hemoglobin build-up in circulation
sideroblastic anemia
excessive free hemoglobin spillage into the urine
sideroblastic anemia
an anemia brought on by the rapid, premature destruction of red blood cells in circulation, which may be precipitated by vitamin E deficiency
sideroblastic anemia
an inherited disorder of blood clotting, with pronounced bleeding upon tissue injury
sideroblastic anemia
abnormally pale in color upon visual inspection under a microscope
sideroblastic anemia
infiltration of excessive amounts of bilirubin into the neurons of the spinal cord and brain
sideroblastic anemia
refers to abnormally large cell size
sideroblastic anemia
refers to an immature, large red blood cell that is oval in shape and abnormal
sideroblastic anemia
refers to abnormally small cell size
sideroblastic anemia
a reduction in the numbers of all the blood elements
sideroblastic anemia
the anemia associated with B12 deficiency
sideroblastic anemia
eating of abnormal items, or non-nutritive substances
sideroblastic anemia
a cluster of blood-related disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin synthesis or metabolism
sideroblastic anemia
a hereditary disease of genetically altered red blood cells that have a sickled shape, carry abnormally formed hemoglobin, and have abnormal transport capabilities for oxygen
sideroblastic anemia
a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation
sideroblastic anemia
an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue
sideroblastic anemia
a group of related blood disorders involving abnormal globin subunits in the hemoglobin molecule
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