Ch. 14: Lymphatic and Immune Systems Flashcards
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allergy
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abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen
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lymphoma
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malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissue
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multiple myeloma
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malignant tumor of bone marrow cells
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thymoma
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tumor of the thymus gland
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CD4+ cell count
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measures the number of CD4+ T cells (helper T cells) in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS
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ELISA
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screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream
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immunoelectrophoresis
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test that separrates immunoglobulins (Igm, IgG, IgE, IgA, IgD)
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viral load test
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measurement of the amount of AIDS virus (HIV) in the bloodstream
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computed tomography (CT) scan
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x-ray imaging produces cross-sectional and other views of anatomic structures
