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Hematology

The science encompassing the medical study of the blood and blood-producing organs.

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Spherocyte

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A red blood cell that is more spherical, smaller, darker, and more fragile than normal.

Serum

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The fluid portion of the blood, after clot formation.

Hematocrit

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The packed cell volume (PVC) of red blood cells obtained by globin and forms hemoglobin.

Hematin

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A brown or blue-black amorphous iron substance that unites with globin and forms hemoglobin.

Hemacytometer

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A calibrated chamber in which blood cells are counted.

Hematoma

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Subcutaneous effusion of blood with resulting swelling, pain, and discoloration, forming a tumorlike mass.

Haematology

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The branch of medicine that deals with the study of blood cells, blood producing organs and the manner in which these cells and organs are affected in disease.

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