| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A-positive | one common blood type |
| 2. | ABO | main blood group system |
| 3. | adverse reaction | unwanted effect after donation |
| 4. | age | minimum years requirement |
| 5. | anemia | low red blood cell level |
| 6. | anticoagulant | substance preventing clotting |
| 7. | apheresis | component collection method |
| 8. | appointment | scheduled donation time |
| 9. | arm | common donation site |
| 10. | bag | container for collected blood |
| 11. | bandage | covering for needle site |
| 12. | blood | the donated bodily fluid |
| 13. | bruise | small skin discoloration |
| 14. | campaign | organized effort to recruit |
| 15. | cancer | disease sometimes needing transfusions |
| 16. | center | place where blood is collected |
| 17. | collection | process of taking blood |
| 18. | community | people served by donations |
| 19. | component | one part of blood |
| 20. | consent | permission to proceed |
| 21. | crossmatch | compatibility check with recipient |
| 22. | deferral | temporary or permanent postponement |
| 23. | disinfect | clean to kill germs |
| 24. | dizziness | feeling lightheaded |
| 25. | donate | give blood voluntarily |
| 26. | donation | act of giving blood |
| 27. | donor | person giving blood |
| 28. | draw | take blood from vein |
| 29. | drive | organized blood collection event |
| 30. | eligibility | qualification to donate |
| 31. | fainting | temporary loss of consciousness |
| 32. | fatigue | tiredness after donation |
| 33. | fingerstick | small blood drop test |
| 34. | first-time donor | person donating for first time |
| 35. | give blood | donate blood to help others |
| 36. | health history | record of past health |
| 37. | hematocrit | red cell percentage |
| 38. | hemoglobin | protein carrying oxygen |
| 39. | hepatitis | liver infection screened for |
| 40. | HIV | virus screened in blood |
| 41. | hospital | place using donated blood |
| 42. | hydration | adequate body fluid level |
| 43. | infection | illness caused by germs |
| 44. | insert | place needle into vein |
| 45. | inventory | available blood supply |
| 46. | iron | mineral needed for red cells |
| 47. | leukemia | blood cancer needing transfusions |
| 48. | malaria | travel-related infection concern |
| 49. | match | suitable blood type pairing |
| 50. | medication | drug that may affect donation |
| 51. | mini-physical | brief health exam |
| 52. | monitor | watch for problems |
| 53. | nausea | feeling like vomiting |
| 54. | needle | sharp instrument for collection |
| 55. | O-negative | common emergency donor type |
| 56. | patient | person receiving medical care |
| 57. | phlebotomist | person drawing blood |
| 58. | piercing | body puncture affecting eligibility |
| 59. | pint | common donation volume |
| 60. | plasma | liquid part of blood |
| 61. | platelets | blood cells aiding clotting |
| 62. | pregnancy | condition affecting eligibility |
| 63. | pressure | blood pressure reading |
| 64. | processing | preparing blood after collection |
| 65. | pulse | heart rate check |
| 66. | questionnaire | health history form |
| 67. | recipient | person receiving blood |
| 68. | recovery | return to normal afterward |
| 69. | red cells | oxygen-carrying blood cells |
| 70. | refreshments | food and drinks afterward |
| 71. | refrigeration | cold storage for blood |
| 72. | repeat donor | person who donates regularly |
| 73. | rest | sit quietly after donating |
| 74. | Rh | positive or negative factor |
| 75. | safety | freedom from harm or risk |
| 76. | sample | small amount for testing |
| 77. | screening | health check before donation |
| 78. | separation | dividing blood into parts |
| 79. | shelf life | usable storage duration |
| 80. | shipment | transport of blood products |
| 81. | snack | light food after donation |
| 82. | sterile | free from germs |
| 83. | storage | keeping blood under conditions |
| 84. | surgery | operation needing blood sometimes |
| 85. | tattoo | body art affecting eligibility |
| 86. | temperature | body heat measurement |
| 87. | test | check for safety |
| 88. | transfusion | transfer of blood to patient |
| 89. | trauma | serious injury needing blood |
| 90. | travel | recent trips may matter |
| 91. | tube | small testing container |
| 92. | typing | determining blood group |
| 93. | unit | standard amount collected |
| 94. | vaccine | shot that may affect timing |
| 95. | vein | blood vessel used for draw |
| 96. | vitals | basic health measurements |
| 97. | volunteer | person helping without pay |
| 98. | water | drink to stay hydrated |
| 99. | weight | minimum body mass requirement |
| 100. | whole blood | blood with all components |