ARTIFICIAL BLOOD
\ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃə͡l blˈʌd], \ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃəl blˈʌd], \ˌɑː_t_ɪ_f_ˈɪ_ʃ_əl b_l_ˈʌ_d]\
Definitions of ARTIFICIAL BLOOD
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Substances that can carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the tissues when introduced into the blood stream. They are used to replace hemoglobin in severe hemorrhage and also to perfuse isolated organs. The best known are perfluorocarbon emulsions and various hemoglobin solutions.
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Sporadic Retinoblastoma
- A malignant arising nuclear layer retina that is most primary eye in children. The tumor tends to occur early childhood or infancy present at birth. majority are sporadic, but condition may be transmitted as autosomal dominant trait. Histologic features include dense cellularity, small round polygonal cells, areas of calcification and necrosis. An abnormal pupil reflex (leukokoria); NYSTAGMUS; STRABISMUS; visual loss represent common clinical characteristics this condition. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles Practice Oncology, 5th ed, p2104)