Ever need a fact or quotation on hematology? Designed for speechwriters, journalists, writers, researchers, students, professors, teachers, historians, academics, scrapbookers, trivia buffs and word lovers, this is the largest book ever created for this single word. It represents a compilation from a variety of sources with a linguistic emphasis on anything relating to the term “hematology,” including non-conventional usage and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities. The entries cover all parts of speech (noun, verb, adverb or adjective usage) as well as use in modern slang, pop culture, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This “data dump” results in many unexpected examples for hematology, since the editorial decision to include or exclude terms is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under “fair use” conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Webster’s Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).

Nonfiction Usage

Journalism Usage

Afghanistan - News: October 3, 2003 — Headline: Afghan Teenager Returns Home After Life-Saving Surgery in US. Excerpt: Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Vincent Parnell said her condition was serious. "Nargis required the services of our nutritionist, our infectious diseases department for antibiotics for her heart as well as for gastrointestinal problems that she had," he explained. "She required the services and expert consultation of our hematology department because she had a bleeding problem that heretofore had not been carefully looked at."

Governmental Usage

Historical Economy in Sri Lanka. Diagnostic equipment, operating theater equipment, intensive care equipment, clinical analyzers and hematology equipment continue to offer the best sales prospects for US firms.

Patent Usage

Hematology composition using preserved white blood cells in combination with source particles to simulate native white blood cells and method of making same: Patented by Frank J. Carver and James D. Lapicola on June 8, 2001. Abstract: A hematology control composition and method of making the composition is provided. The control employs a plurality of components including a synthetic plasma component, a red blood cell component, a platelet component and a leukocyte component. The leukocyte component includes at least one subpopulation having particles derived from other than white blood cells.

Hematology control and system for multi-parameter hematology measurements: Patented by Wayne L. Ryan on August 1, 1999. Abstract: Hematology control compositions and systems used to measure a plurality of parameters in a blood sample are provided. The hematology control compositions are particularly useful as a control for multi-parameter, automated instrument systems. The control compositions comprise a reticulocyte component, a white blood cell component, a red blood cell component, a nucleated red blood cell component, a platelet component and a reticulated platelet component. Methods of making and using the control compositions are also provided.

Hematology control composition including lymphocyte analogs and method for preparation and use: Patented by Mark Collins on November 1, 2001. Abstract: A control composition, and method of preparing a control composition, that includes stabilized, mammalian granulocytes having altered physical properties so that the granulocytes function as a human lymphocyte analogs when used on an automated blood cell analyzer.

Hematology control or calibrator with red cell components of enhanced stability: Patented by Show-Chu Wong, Harbans S. Deol, Debra L. Harz and Jill H. Davidson on June 1, 1987. Abstract: Red cells are exposed to an unsaturated aldehyde such as acrolein (propenal) under conditions sufficient to increase the stability of the cells without impairing the ability of a lysing reagent to lyse the cells. After treatment, the treated cells are washed and are suspended in a stabilizing suspension medium.

Hematology Control Product with Increased Closed Vial Stability: Patented by Michael Elliott, Dana B. Jacobs, Nery Ortiz, Wayne Goldson, Penny Whitley and Theodore J. Gerula on July 15, 2002. Abstract: An improved blood suspension media for hematological compositions, having particular utility with a red blood cell component for devices using electronic and optical means for blood determinations, and processes for using the suspension media. The suspension media finds particular utility in providing the hematology control product with a stable and consistent MCV and RDW for an extended product shelf life.

Hematology Reference Control and Method of Preparation: Patented by Young R. Kim and Jean E. Kihara on May 29, 1997. Abstract: Hematology reference control cells and method of manufacture. The invention relates to the methods of preparing stable white blood cell ("WBC") and nucleated red blood cell ("NRBC") fractions and the hematology control reagents containing such stabilized cells for primary use on a multi-angle light scatter based hematology instrument.

Method for differential determination of white blood cells using diazolidinyl urea to stabilize white blood cells: Patented by Wayne L. Ryan on May 9, 1990. Abstract: A new method for separation of white cells in differential hematology instruments is described. In the method described, white cell shrinkage is controlled by the use of diazolidinyl urea and accelerated with alcohol thereby providing a reproducible method for easy manipulation of the white cells. In addition, it was found that adsorption of blood platelets and red blood cells in the instruments can be prevented by use of a surfactant such as the polyols.

Method for preparation of hematology blood control: Patented by Franklin J. Carver and James D. Lapicola on January 6, 2003. Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing cells for use in a hematology blood control. The preparation steps, namely the use of cross-linking agents such as aldehydes, involve a step-wise process starting with very low concentrations of a cross-linking agent. Successive fixations involve an increase in the concentration of cross-linking agent.

• Preface iv
• Nonfiction Usage 1
• Journalism Usage 1
• Governmental Usage 1
• Patent Usage 1
• Bibliographic Usage 3
• Encyclopedic Usage 383
• Lexicographic Usage 384
• Index 392