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Hematology
The science encompassing the medical study of the blood and blood-producing organs.
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hematin
Health care; Hematology
A brown or blue-black amorphous iron substance that unites with globin and forms hemoglobin.
hematocrit
Health care; Hematology
The packed cell volume (PVC) of red blood cells obtained by globin and forms hemoglobin.
sedimentation rate, erythrocyte (esr)
Health care; Hematology
The rate at which red cells will settle out in their own plasma in a given time under controlled conditions.
hematology
Health care; Hematology
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.
hematoma
Health care; Hematology
Subcutaneous effusion of blood with resulting swelling, pain, and discoloration, forming a tumorlike mass.
