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|Short definition= | |Short definition=Fulguration (ful-guh-RAY-shun) A procedure that uses the heat of an electric current to destroy abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other lesion. It can also be used to control bleeding during surgery or after an injury. | ||
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complete blood count - {{ | complete blood count - {{pronunciation}} (. . . you know) A measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. The amount of hemoglobin (substance in the blood that carries oxygen) and hematocrit (the amount of whole blood made up of red blood cells) are also measured. A complete blood count is used to help diagnose and monitor many conditions. Also referred to as a blood count, CBC, and complete blood count {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 05:12, 9 January 2023
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| Term | Complete blood count |
| Short definition | Fulguration (ful-guh-RAY-shun) A procedure that uses the heat of an electric current to destroy abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other lesion. It can also be used to control bleeding during surgery or after an injury. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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complete blood count - (pronounced) (. . . you know) A measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. The amount of hemoglobin (substance in the blood that carries oxygen) and hematocrit (the amount of whole blood made up of red blood cells) are also measured. A complete blood count is used to help diagnose and monitor many conditions. Also referred to as a blood count, CBC, and complete blood count
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