Polycythemia Is a Decrease in the Oxygen -Carrying Capacity of Blood

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Polycythemia is a decrease in the oxygen -carrying capacity of blood.

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Definitions:

Archaea

A domain of single-celled microorganisms that are genetically distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes, known for their ability to survive in extreme environments.

Membrane-Bound Organelles

Organelles within eukaryotic cells that are enclosed by membranes, segregating them from the cytoplasm and enabling specialized functions.

Eukaryotic Cells

Cells that contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane and various organelles, characteristic of all organisms except bacteria and archaea.

Prokaryotic Cells

Simple, unicellular organisms lacking a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, including bacteria and archaea.