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autologous blood

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blood donated by the patient for future use

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blood transfusion

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introduction of blood products into the circulation of a recipient whose blood volume is reduced or deficient in some manner

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homologous blood

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blood voluntarily donated by any person for transfusion to a compatible recipient (homo = same)

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blood component therapy

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transfusion of a specific blood component

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cross-matching

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method of matching a donor’s blood to recipient by mixing a sample in a test tube to determine compatibility

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chemotherapy

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treatment using chemical agents to destroy selected cells or to impair their ability to reproduce

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immunotherapy

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use of biological agents to prevent or treat disease by stimulating the body’s own immune system; used in the treatment of AIDS, cancer or allergies

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plasmapheresis

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removal of plasma from the body with separation and extraction of specific elements (e.g., platelets) followed by reinfusion (apheresis = a withdrawl)

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anticoagulant

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a drug that prevents clotting of the blood

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hemostatic

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a drug that stops the flow of blood within the vessels

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vasoconstrictor

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a drug that narrows the blood vessels and decreases blood flow

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vasodilator

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a drug that dilates the blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow

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