Chapter 25b

International normalized ratio (INR)

blood test used to measure the degree of anticoagulation in a patient taking warfarin [toggle]

Intrinsic factor

small protein secreted by glands in the stomach that is required for absorption of vitamin B₁₂ [toggle]

Macrocytic

term used to describe large red blood cells [toggle]

Megaloblastic

term used to describe anemia in which red blood cells are large [toggle]

Microcytic

term used to describe small red blood cells [toggle]

Normocytic

term used to describe normal-sized red blood cells [toggle]

Pernicious anemia

anemia resulting from a deficiency in intrinsic factor and absorption of vitamin B₁₂ [toggle]

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

all or part of a blood clot that has become dislodged from its point of origin and traveled to the lung causing a blockage [toggle]

Stasis

condition in which blood flow is significantly slowed or halted within certain areas of the blood vessels [toggle]

Chapter 25b: Flashcards

International normalized ratio (INR) blood test used to measure the degree of anticoagulation in a patient taking warfarin [toggle]	Intrinsic factor small protein secreted by glands in the stomach that is required for absorption of vitamin B₁₂ [toggle]	Macrocytic term used to describe large red blood cells [toggle]
Megaloblastic term used to describe anemia in which red blood cells are large [toggle]	Microcytic term used to describe small red blood cells [toggle]	Normocytic term used to describe normal-sized red blood cells [toggle]
Pernicious anemia anemia resulting from a deficiency in intrinsic factor and absorption of vitamin B₁₂ [toggle]	Pulmonary embolism (PE) all or part of a blood clot that has become dislodged from its point of origin and traveled to the lung causing a blockage [toggle]	Stasis condition in which blood flow is significantly slowed or halted within certain areas of the blood vessels [toggle]