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agglutination
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the clumping together of small particles
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antibody
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protein substance found in blood serum, that has been developed in response to an antigen and...
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anticoagulant
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a substance that prevents the coagulation of blood
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antigen
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any substance that stimulates the body to produce antibodies
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asphyxiation
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a condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen; suffocation
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ciliated
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covered with short, bristlelike hairs
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coagulation
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the process of clotting
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cyanosis
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a blue/gray skin color that is caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood
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diapedesis
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the movement of leukocytes through the unbroken capillary wall
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electrocardiogram
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the recording of elecrical activity of the heart
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embolus
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a blood clot that has dislodged from its place of origin
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expiration
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the process of breathing out
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fibrinolysis
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the mechanism by which blood clots are dissolved
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hematology
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the study of blood
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hemorrhage
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pertaining to copious bleeding; undue loss of blood
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lympth
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clear, watery fluid found in lymphatic vessels
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matrix
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intercellular material of a tissue
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medulla
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the part of the brain that controls respirations
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megakaryocyte
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large bone marrow cell; cells from which platelets develop
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mitotic
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pertaining to mitosis or cell division
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olfactory
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pertaining to sense of smell
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phagocyte
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a cell that engulfs and destroys bacteria and cellular debris
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plasma
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that liquid part of the blood that has been prevented from clotting by the addition of an anticoagulant
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pleural
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thin tissue covering the lungs and lining the chest cavity
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pulmonary
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pertaining to the lungs
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respiration
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the interchange of gases between organisms and the environment; the taking in of oxygen; its...
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reticuloendothelial
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a term used for cells scattered throughout the body, such as liver, spleen, tonsils, lymph...
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serum
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the liquid portion of coagulated blood
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sinus
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a cavity
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thoracic
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pertaining to the chest region
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thrombus
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a blood clot.
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