Ch.10 - Lymphatic System Terms (built and NOT built from word parts) Flashcards
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Lymphadenitis
A
inflammation of lymph nodes
2
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Lymphadenopathy
A
disease of lymph nodes
3
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Lymphangitis
A
inflammation of lymph vessels
4
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Lymphoma
A
tumor of lymphatic tissue
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Splenomegaly
A
enlargement of the spleen
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Thymoma
A
tumor of the thymus gland
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Splenectomy
A
excision of the spleen
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Splenorrhaphy
A
suturing, repairing of the spleen
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Thymectomy
A
excision of the thymus gland
10
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Lymphangiography
A
radiographic imaging of the lymph vessels
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Immunologist
A
physician who studies and treats immune system disorders
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Immunology
A
study of the immune system
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Lymphocyte
A
lymph cell
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Allergy
A
hypersensitivity to a substance, resulting in an inflammatory immune response
15
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Anaphylaxis
A
exaggerated reaction to antigen such as bee venom, peanuts, latex
