Blood/Circulatory System

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to anemia. Anemia affects about 3.5 million Americans, making it the most common blood disorder in the U.S. Anemia is the result of below-normal levels of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. There are many different kinds of anemia ranging from mild and easily treatable iron […]

Here are definitions of medical terms related to anemia. Erythrocyte: A mature red blood cell (RBC) Hematocrit: The volume of red blood cells in a given volume of blood. Hemoglobin: Iron-containing pigment of the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Hemolysis: The destruction of the membrane of red blood cells. Jaundice: A condition characterized