Hemoglobin - is the molecule responsible for the transport of oxygen., Lisosomes - are a simple, nontoxic, and noninfectious modality of gene trans- fer., Interleukin (1L)-2 - Previously known as T-cell growth factor, it has an MW of about 15 kDa and is encoded by a gene on chromosome 4., Interleukin (IL)-1 - Originally described as endogenous pyrogen or lymphocyte- activating factor, it exists in two forms (IL-lα and IL-1β) and is pleiotropic and a mediator of many inflammatory and immunological reactions., Bone marrow - one of the largest organs of the body, encompassing 3% to 6% of body weight and weighing 1500 g in the adult., Erythropoietin - is a hormone pro- duced by the kidneys that functions as a targeted ery- throid growth factor., Complete Blood Count (CBC) - is one of the most fre- quently ordered and most time-honored laboratory tests in the hematology laboratory., Palpitation - Sensation of rapid or irregular beating of the heart, Myelotoxic - Chemicals that destroy white cells, Chemotherapy - Drug therapy used to treat infections, cancers, and other diseases, Dyspnea - shortness of breath, Postural hypotension  - Change in blood pressure from sitting to standing, Hematology - the study of blood and blood disorders, Acidosis - Increase in the acidity of blood (as in diabetic acidosis) due to an excessive loss of bicarbonate (as in renal disease), Spherocytes - compact red cells with a near normal MCV and an elevated MCHC, usually above 36%. They are easily recognized from the rest of the red cell back- ground on the peripheral smear because they are dense, dark, and small,

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