Hematological disorder
Hematological Disorder
A Hematological Disorder (pronunciation: hee-muh-toh-loj-i-kuhl dis-or-der) is a type of medical condition that primarily affects the blood and blood cells. The term is derived from the Greek words 'haima' meaning blood and 'logos' meaning study.
Hematological disorders encompass a broad range of conditions, including anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and hemophilia, among others. These disorders can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired (developed after birth).
Anemia
Anemia (pronunciation: uh-nee-mee-uh) is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood. This can lead to a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the body's tissues, resulting in fatigue and weakness.
Leukemia
Leukemia (pronunciation: loo-kee-mee-uh) is a type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. It leads to the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells, which do not function properly.
Lymphoma
Lymphoma (pronunciation: lim-foh-muh) is a group of blood cancers that develop in the lymphatic system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Myeloma
Myeloma (pronunciation: my-uh-loh-muh) is a cancer of the plasma cells, a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies.
Hemophilia
Hemophilia (pronunciation: hee-muh-fil-ee-uh) is a rare disorder in which the blood doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hematological disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Hematological disorder
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