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Hematology and Immunology - Crossword Puzzle clues a. Procedure in which plasma is separated from the blood cells. 7. Decrease in the number of erythrocytes. 8. The combining form immun/o means une 11. Tumor factor is a substance that destroys endotonins produced 12. HCT 13. Pronounced Ek ih-MOH-seez 14. Any disease that affects the ability of the blood to clot normally 1. Also known as a platelet. 2. Blood_ is any disease involving blood cells 3. enzyme drugs break fibrin strands to dissolve a blood clot that has already formed. 5. Cancer of the white blood cells. 6. Also known as a stab, a ___ is an immature neutrophil in the blood. 9. Also known as venipuncture, a procedure for drawing a sample of venous blood into a vacuum tube. 10. The cessation of bleeding. 15. Protein marker on the cell membrane of an erythrocyte that indicates the blood type

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4) Plasmapheresis

Explaination:

- Procedure in which plasma is separated from the blood cells. A donor gives a unit of blood, which is rapidly spun in a centrifuge. Centrifugal force pulls the blood cells tot he bottom of the unit of blood. The plasma portion at the top is siphoned off. The blood cells are given back to the donor. Then the plasma is processed and pooled with plasma from other donors to make fresh frozen plasma, albumin, or clotting factors.

7) Anaemia

Explaination:

- The term "anemia" is a general term that refers to a decrease in red blood cells. Anemia can occur from either a decrease in the number of red blood cells, a decrease in the hemoglobin content, or both. Red blood cells live for approximately four months in the bloodstream.

8) Exempt

Explaination:

The combining form "immun/o" means: exempt

11) Tumor Necrosis Factor

Explaination:

tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
destroys endotoxins produced by certain bacteria. It also destroys cancer cells