Medical Technologist Test Medical Technologist Terminology 3

Question 1

The term 'leukocytosis' is defined as:

Accepted Answer

An increase in white blood cell count above normal

Answer

Leukocytosis refers to a white blood cell count above the upper reference limit, often indicating infection or inflammation.

Question 2

Which term describes the process by which bacteria are rendered susceptible to phagocytosis by coating with antibodies or complement?

Accepted Answer

Opsonization

Answer

Opsonization is the coating of pathogens with opsonins (antibodies/complement) to enhance phagocytosis.

Question 3

What does the medical abbreviation 'STAT' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Immediate, urgent testing

Answer

STAT (from Latin 'statim') means immediately, signaling that a test result is needed urgently.

Question 4

The term 'polycythemia' refers to:

Accepted Answer

An increase in red blood cell mass or concentration

Answer

Polycythemia is characterized by an elevated red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.

Question 5

In urinalysis terminology, 'glucosuria' means:

Accepted Answer

Presence of glucose in urine

Answer

Glucosuria is the excretion of glucose in the urine, often indicating diabetes mellitus or a low renal threshold.

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