Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems Flashcards

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What means AIDS?

A

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

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What means Ca?

A

Cancer.

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What means DCIS?

A

Ductal carcinoma in situ.

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What means EBV?

A

Epstein-Barr virus.

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What means HIV?

A

Human immunodeficiency virus.

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What means MMR?

A

Measles, mumps, rubella (vaccination).

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What means MRSA?

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

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What means NHL?

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Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

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What means VZV?

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Varicella zoster virus.

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