Blood product
Blood product
Blood product (/blʌd 'prɒdʌkt/) refers to any therapeutic substance that is derived from human blood. This includes whole blood, as well as components such as red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, platelets, and clotting factors.
Etymology
The term "blood product" is derived from the English words "blood" and "product". "Blood" comes from the Old English blōd, which is akin to the Old High German bluot, both meaning blood. "Product" comes from the Latin productum, which is the neuter of productus, past participle of producere to bring forward.
Types of Blood Products
- Whole blood: This is blood that has not been separated into its component parts. It is rarely used in medical treatments today.
- Red blood cells: These are the cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. They are often used in treatments for anemia and blood loss.
- White blood cells: These cells are part of the immune system and help the body fight off infections. They are not commonly used in treatments, but can be in certain cases.
- Plasma: This is the liquid part of the blood, which carries cells and proteins throughout the body. It is used in treatments for clotting disorders and other conditions.
- Platelets: These are small cell fragments that help the blood to clot. They are used in treatments for bleeding disorders and during surgeries.
- Clotting factors: These are proteins in the blood that help control bleeding. They are used in treatments for hemophilia and other clotting disorders.
Related Terms
- Transfusion: The process of transferring blood or blood products from one person into another person's bloodstream.
- Blood bank: A place where blood is collected from donors, tested, separated into components, stored, and prepared for transfusion to recipients.
- Blood donation: The process of giving blood or blood components to be used in transfusions.
- Blood type: A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood product
- Wikipedia's article - Blood product
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