Medical Technologist Terminology Flashcards
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The term 'leukocytosis' is defined as:
Answer: An increase in white blood cell count above normal
Leukocytosis refers to a white blood cell count above the upper reference limit, often indicating infection or inflammation.
Which term describes the process by which bacteria are rendered susceptible to phagocytosis by coating with antibodies or complement?
Answer: Opsonization
Opsonization is the coating of pathogens with opsonins (antibodies/complement) to enhance phagocytosis.
What does the medical abbreviation 'STAT' indicate?
Answer: Immediate, urgent testing
STAT (from Latin 'statim') means immediately, signaling that a test result is needed urgently.
The term 'polycythemia' refers to:
Answer: An increase in red blood cell mass or concentration
Polycythemia is characterized by an elevated red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.
In urinalysis terminology, 'glucosuria' means:
Answer: Presence of glucose in urine
Glucosuria is the excretion of glucose in the urine, often indicating diabetes mellitus or a low renal threshold.
What is an 'antigen' in immunological terms?
Answer: A molecule that triggers an immune response and binds to antibodies
An antigen is any substance that stimulates an immune response and specifically binds to antibodies or T-cell receptors.
The term 'centrifugation' in the clinical laboratory primarily refers to:
Answer: Using centrifugal force to separate specimen components by density
Centrifugation separates blood into layers (plasma/serum, buffy coat, red cells) based on differences in density.