Question

Titer Reticulocyte Schilling test Phagocytosis Plasma Serum Homologous Vs. autologous Anaphylaxis Thrombopoiesis Erythropenia Hemopoiesis Anemia Serology

Define each. (Medical terminology)

Answer 1

Ans) Titre: the concentration of an antibody, as determined by finding the highest dilution at which it is still able to cause agglutination of the antigen.

Reticulocyte: It is defined as an immature red blood cell without a nucleus, having a granular or reticulated appearance when suitably stained.

The Schilling test is a medical procedure used to determine whether you're absorbing vitamin B-12 properly.

Phagocytosis: It is the ingestion of bacteria or other material by phagocytes and amoeboid protozoans.

Plasma: The liquid part of the blood and lymphatic fluid, which makes up about half of the volume of blood.