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Chapter 10--Lymphatic System Flashcards

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immun/o

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immune system

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an-

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without

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lymphaden/o

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lymph nodes

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lymph/o; lymphat/o

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lymphatic system

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phag/o

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ingest or engulf

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-phalaxis

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protection

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tonsil/o

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lymphatic; usually palatine tonsil

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aquired immunity

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resistance resulting from exposure to an infectious agent

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allergen

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an allergy-producing substance

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antibody

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a molecule generated in specific opposition to an antigen

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antigen

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substance that induces sensitivity or an immune response in the form of antibodies

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appendix

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worm-like dead-end projection that is attached to the intestine

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artificial immunity

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immunization; immunity acquired from a vaccination

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autoimmunity

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literally, immune to oneself

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inflammation

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redness and irritation caused by injury or abnormal stimulation by a physical, chemical or biologic agent

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leukocyte

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white blood cell

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lymph

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fluid that flows through the lymphatic system

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lymphatic system

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collective, the vessels, nodes and capillaries that carry the lymph and its disease-fighting cells to the areas in which they are needed

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lymphocyte

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white blood cell in the lymphatic system

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macrophage

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large phagocyte

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microphage

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small phagocyte

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monocyte

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a type of white blood cell

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natural immunity

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resistance manifested be an individual who has not been immunized; immunity passed from mother to baby

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neutrophil

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a granulocyte that is that chief phagocytic white blood cell

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pathogen

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substance that produces disease

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phagocyte

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white blood cell that clears away pathogens and debris

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phagocytosis

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process of white blood cells

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reaction

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an action of a specific antibody on a specific antigen; also, in reference to immune responses, an abnormal or unwanted reaction

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spleen

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immune system organ that gets rid of damaged red blood cells and reclaims and stores iron

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T cell

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cells that make up about 80% of lymphocytes; the T denotes their work for the thymus

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thymus

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immune system gland located behind the sternum

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tonsil

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collection of lymph tissue; in common understanding, the lingual, phrangyeal and (esp) palatine tonsils

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anaphylaxsis

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life-threatening reaction to a foreign substance; symptoms include blockage of air passages, decreased blood pressure and generalized edema

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hemolysis

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change or destruction of red blood cells

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Hodgkin lymphoma

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chronic malignant disease of the lymph nodes

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immunodeficiency

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impairment of the immune system

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lymphadenitis

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inflammation of a lymph node

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lymphadenopathy

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chronic or excessively swollen lymph nodes; any disease of the lymph nodes

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lymphangitis

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inflammation of lymph vessels

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lymphitis

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inflammation of lymph vessels or nodes

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lymphedema

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swelling of the subcutaneous tissues due to obstruction

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lymphoma

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tumor of the lymph tissue

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lymphopathy

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disease of the lymph vessels or nodes

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splenitis

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inflammation of the spleen

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splenomegaly

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enlargement of the spleen

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splenopathy

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disease of the spleen

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systemic lupus erythematous

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an inflammatory connective tissue disorder with variable features; diffuse erythematous butterfly rash on the face

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thymitis

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inflammation of the thymus

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tonsilitis

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inflammation of a tonsil (commonly the palatine tonsil)

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antiviral

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drugs used to treat various viral infections or conditions

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chemotherapy

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treatment of malignancies using chemical agents and drugs (usually reserved for treatment of cancer)

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corticosteroids

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hormone-like preparations used as anti-inflammatory agents; topical agents used for their immunosuppressive and inti-inflammatory properties

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lymphangiography

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radiography of the lymph system

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