Haematology
Haematology
Haematology (pronounced: hee-muh-tol-uh-jee) is a branch of medicine that involves the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. The word "haematology" comes from the Greek 'haima' meaning "blood" and 'logos' meaning "study".
Haematology includes the study of etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of blood diseases that affect the production of blood and its components, such as blood cells, hemoglobin, blood proteins, bone marrow, platelets, blood vessels, spleen, and the mechanism of coagulation.
Related Terms
- Blood: The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
- Blood cells: The cells that circulate in the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- Hemoglobin: A red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates.
- Blood proteins: Proteins present in blood plasma, including albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen.
- Bone marrow: The soft, spongy tissue in the center of bones that produces blood cells.
- Platelets: Small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding.
- Blood vessels: The channels through which blood is distributed to body tissues.
- Spleen: An organ that filters and stores blood to protect the body against infections.
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot.
Etymology
The term "haematology" is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'haima' (αἷμα) meaning "blood", and 'logos' (λόγος) meaning "study" or "discourse".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Haematology
- Wikipedia's article - Haematology
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