Immunology and Hematology (Blood Illustrations)
This immunology and hematology (blood illustrations) portfolio includes illustrations about the immune system, blood cells, and disorders of the blood.
Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders. It includes the causes of blood disorders, pathology, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. Some of the illustrations below include normal blood cell development and disorders such as sickle cell disease, myelofibrosis, anemia, and multiple myeloma. Immunology is the study of the immune system. It involves a complex network of cells, cellular products, and tissues that protect the body against infectious diseases, tumors, and foreign substances.
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Hematology Blood Illustrations: Blood cell production in the bone marrow-
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Histology of bone marrow - This illustration was created for medical education. It shows the histologic view of bone marrow and the relevant vocabulary. Blood cells are mostly made in the bone marrow and enter the bloodstream through sinusoids.
Hematology Blood Illustration: Erythropoiesis
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Thrombopoiesis
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Leukomoid reaction
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Osteoblasts and multiple myeloma
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Polycythemia vera vs. reactive polycthemia
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Myelofibrosis progression - This illustration was created for a patient education guide and folio on myelofibrosis. Myelofibrosis is a rare blood cancer that involves the build up of scar tissue in the bone marrow which interferes with the healthy production of blood cells. Because less red blood cells are made, It can lead to anemia.
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Hematopoiesis
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Anemia
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Stem cells to blood cells
Hematology Blood Illustrations: Sickle Cell Trait