Hematology 101

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o o d d i s o r d e r o r a b l o o d c a n c
e r , y o u s h o u l d l e t y o u r d o c t
o r k n o w r i g h t a w a y . Y o u r d o c t
o r c a n r e f e r y o u t o a s p e c i a l
i s t w h o c a n h e l p .
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A n a t o m y o f B l o o d
Bloods primary function is to carry nutrients,
gases,
waste products, cells, and hormones. Blood is
composed of many parts red blood cells, white
blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
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W h a t i s h e m a t o l o g y ?
The word heme literally translates to blood
in
Greek. Hematology is a branch of medicine
concerning the study of blood, the blood-forming
organs, and blood diseases
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W h a t a r e h e m a t o l o g i s t s ?
Hematologists are specialists in hematology.
These specialists must receive a four-year
medical degree and complete three or four years
in an internship or residency program.
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W h a t c a n I e x p e c t f r o m a v i s i
t
During your first visit to a hematologist, they
are likely to go over your medical history,
perform any tests, and discuss your symptoms.
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T h i s a r t i c l e i s o r i g i n a l l y
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