Haematology (also spelled Hematology) is the branch of medicine and biology that focuses on the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood disorders. 🩸 Key Areas of Haematology: Blood Components: Red blood cells (RBCs) – carry oxygen White blood cells (WBCs) – fight infections Platelets – help with blood clotting Plasma – the fluid part of blood that carries cells and proteins Blood-Forming Organs: Bone marrow Spleen Lymph nodes Haematologist: A doctor who diagnoses and treats blood-related conditions and cancers. 🧪 Common Haematological Disorders: Anaemia – low red blood cell count or hemoglobin Leukemia – cancer of blood-forming tissues Lymphoma – cancer of the lymphatic system Hemophilia – a bleeding disorder due to lack of clotting factors Thalassemia – genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – blood clots in deep veins 🔬 What Haematologists Do: Perform blood tests (e.g., complete blood count – CBC) Diagnose blood cancers Manage conditions like clotting disorders or anemia Conduct bone marrow biopsies and transfusions