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CBC
Counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter
DIFFERENTIAL
The result of mathematical ___
HEMATOLOGY
The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
BLOOD
Red liquid pumped around the body by the heart
URINALYSIS
The chemical analysis of urine
PATHOLOGY
The branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
CHEMISTRY
The science of matter
COAGULATION
The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
TECHNOLOGIST
A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
VEIN
A blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
SERUM
An amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates
MICROBIOLOGY
The branch of biology that studies ___ and their effects on humans
BLOOD BANK
A place for storing whole ___ or ___ plasma
SPECIMEN
A bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes
BACTERIA
Tiny single-celled living things, some of which cause illness
GLUCOSE
A monosaccharide sugar that has several forms
SWAB
Implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound
LABORATORY
A workplace for the conduct of scientific research
STAIN
A soiled or discolored appearance
MEMORIAL
A recognition of meritorious service
PHLEBOTOMIST
Someone who practices ___

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