Epidemiology: A Case Study

Vocab:
1) Phlebotomist-a nurse or other health worker trained in drawing venous blood for testing or donation.p.31
2) Leukemia-any of several cancers of the bone marrow that prevent the normal manufacture of red and white blood cells and platelets, resulting in anemia, increased susceptibility to infection, and impaired blood clotting.p.33
3) Umbilicus- Anatomy . the depression in the center of the surface of the abdomen indicating the point of attachment of the umbilical cord to the embryo; navel.p.35
4) Mahhukar- a type of catheter.p.49
5) Cytarabine-a toxic synthetic nucleoside, C 9 H 13 N 3 O 5 , used as an immunosuppressive and cytotoxic agent in the treatment of certain leukemias.p.64
6) Dexamethasone- a crystalline, water-soluble steroid, C 22 H 29 FO 5 , used in the treatment of certain allergic or inflammatory conditions, as rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial asthma, or dermatosis. P.64
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8) Bailiff- an officer, similar to a sheriff or a sheriff's deputy, employed to execute writs and processes, make arrests, keep order in the court, etc.