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51Hemolytic — Referring to hemolysis, the destruction of red blood cells which leads to the release of hemoglobin from within the red blood cells into the blood plasma. Hemolytic anemia, for example, is anemia ( low blood ) due to the destruction (rather than… …
52Isotopic — Referring to an isotope, a form of a chemical element with the same atomic number as another element but having a different atomic mass. From the Greek iso , equal, the same + topos , place. Isotopes are used in a number of medical tests. * * *… …
53Lumbar — Referring to the 5 lumbar vertebrae which are situated below the thoracic vertebrae and above the sacral vertebrae in the spinal column. The 5 lumbar vertebrae are represented by the symbols L1 through L5. There are correspondingly 5 lumbar… …
54Lymphocytic — Referring to lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. * * * Pertaining to or characterized by lymphocytes …
55Lymphoid — Referring to lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Also refers to tissue in which lymphocytes develop. * * * Resembling lymph or lymphatic tissue, or pertaining to the lymphatic system. [lympho + G. eidos, appearance] * * * lym·phoid lim… …
56Mitochondrial — Referring to mitochondria. The mitochondria are normal structures called organelles in cells. They are located in the cell s cytoplasm outside the nucleus. The mitochondria are responsible for energy production. They consist of two sets of… …
57Myelogenous — Referring to the nonlymphocytic groups of white blood cells, including the granulocytes, monocytes and platelets. Synonymous with myeloid. Acute myelogenous leukemia is therefore also known as acute myeloid leukemia. * * * SYN: myelogenetic (2).… …
58Myeloid — Referring to the nonlymphocytic groups of white blood cells, including the granulocytes, monocytes and platelets. Synonymous with myelogenous. Acute myeloid leukemia is thus also known as acute myelogenous leukemia. * * * 1. Pertaining to,… …
59Nuchal — Referring to the back of the neck (nape). For example, nuchal rigidity is a stiff neck, sometimes a symptom of meningitis. From the Latin nucha meaning nape. Pronounced nu·kal with the accent on the first syllable. * * * Relating to the nucha. *… …
60Pericardial — Referring to the pericardium, the sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart. The inner surface of the pericardium is lined by a layer of flat cells (mesothelial cells). The pericardial sac normally contains a small amount of fluid which acts …
