Chapter 14: Pathology Flashcards
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
group of clinical signs and symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system and marked by opportunistic infections, secondary neoplasms, and neurologic problems
allergy
abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen
lymphoma
malignant tumour of lymph nodes and lymph tissue
multiple myeloma
malignant tumour of bone marrow cells
thymoma
malignant tumour of the thymus gland
CD4+ cell count
measures the number of CD4+ T cells (helper T cells) in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS
ELISA
screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream
immunoelectrophoresis
test that separates immunoglobulins (IgM, IgG, IgE, IgA, igD)
viral load test
x-ray imaging produces cross-sectional and other views of anatomic structures