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Chapter 6 Flashcards

Lymphatic and Immune System

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lymph/o

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lymph, lymphatic tissue

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anti-

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against

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carcin/o

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cancerous

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immun/o

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immune, protection, safe

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lymphaden/o

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lymph node or gland

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lymphangi/o

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lymph vessel

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neo-

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new, strange

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ne/o

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new, strange

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-oma

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tumor, neoplasm

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onc/o

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tumor

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phag/o

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eat, swallow

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-plasm

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formative material of cells

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sarc/o

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flesh, connective tissue

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splen/o

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spleen

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-tic

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pertaining to

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tox/o

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poison, poisonous

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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“the most advanced and fatal stage of an HIV infection.”

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allergen

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a substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual.

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anaphylaxis

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a severe, systemic response to an allergen.

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antibiotics

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medication capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing pathogenic bacteria.

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antibody

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a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen.

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antifungal

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an agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.

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antigen

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any substance that the body regards as being foreign.

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antigen–antibody reaction

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binding antigens to antibodies; this reaction labels a potentially dangerous antigen so it can be recognized and destroyed by other cells of the immune system.

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autoimmune disorder

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“any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues, mistaking healthy cells, tissues, or organs for antigens.”

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bacilli

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rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria.

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bacteria

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A group of one-celled microscopic organisms, some of which are pathogenic.

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benign

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something that is not life-threatening.

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candidiasis

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a yeast infection.

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carcinoma

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a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.

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carcinoma in situ

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a malignant tumor in its original position that has not yet disturbed or invaded the surrounding tissues.

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complement system

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a group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form; when needed, these cells complement the ability of antibodies to ward off pathogens by combining with them to dissolve and remove pathogenic bacteria and other foreign cells.

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COVID-19

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a highly contagious viral infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus

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cytokines

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a group of proteins such as interferons and interleukins released primarily by the T cells; these cells act as intracellular signals to begin the immune response.

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cytomegalovirus

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a type of herpesvirus found in most body fluids.

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cytotoxic drug

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medication that kills or damages cells.

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ductal carcinoma in situ

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breast cancer at its earliest stage before the abnormal cells have broken through the wall of the milk duct.

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hemolytic

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destroying worn-out erythrocytes (red blood cells) and releasing their hemoglobin for reuse.

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herpes zoster

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an acute viral infection characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow the underlying route of an inflamed nerve.

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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“a cancer of the immune system distinguished by the presence of large, cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed-Sternberg cells.”

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human immunodeficiency virus

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a bloodborne infection in which the virus damages or kills the T cells of the immune system, causing it to progressively fail, thus leaving the body at risk of developing many lifethreatening opportunistic infections.

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immunoglobulins

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antibodies that bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response.

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immunosuppressant

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a substance that prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response.

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immunotherapy

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a disease treatment that involves either stimulating or repressing the immune system.

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infiltrating ductal carcinoma

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breast cancer that starts in the milk duct and invades the fatty breast tissue outside the duct.

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interferons

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produced in response to the presence of antigens, particularly viruses or tumor cells; interferons activate the immune system, fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication, and signal other cells to increase their defenses.

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lymphadenopathy

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any disease process affecting a lymph node or nodes.

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lymphangioma

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a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels due to a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system.

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lymphedema

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swelling of the tissues due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within the tissues.

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lymphocytes

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also known as lymphoid cells; leukocytes that are formed in bone marrow as stem cells; work together with the body’s organs to defend the body against antigens.

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lymphoma

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a general term applied to malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues.

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lymphoscintigraphy

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a diagnostic test that is performed to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.

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macrophage

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a type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells; macrophages also remove dead cells and stimulate the action of other immune cells.

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malaria

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a disease caused by a parasite that lives in certain mosquitoes and is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.

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malignant

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becoming progressively worse and life-threatening.

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mammography

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an x-ray examination of the breasts to detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells.

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metastasis

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describes the process by which cancer is spread to a new site, and the term is also used to describe the tumor itself.

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metastasize

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to spread from one place to another, as in cancer.

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myoma

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a benign tumor made up of muscle tissue.

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myosarcoma

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a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue.

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non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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the term used to describe all lymphomas other than Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

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opportunistic infection

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infection caused by a pathogen that does not normally produce an illness in healthy humans.

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osteosarcoma

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a hard-tissue sarcoma that usually involves the upper shaft of long bones, pelvis, or knee.

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parasite

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a plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that organism.

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rabies

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an acute viral infection transmitted to humans by the bite or saliva of an infected animal.

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rickettsia

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a small bacterium that lives in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites.

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rubella

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a viral infection characterized by a low-grade fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes, and a fine, pink rash.

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sarcoma

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“a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues, including hard and, more commonly, soft tissues.”

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spirochetes

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long, slender, spiral-shaped bacteria that have flexible walls and are capable of movement.

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splenomegaly

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an abnormal enlargement of the spleen.

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staphylococci

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a group of about 30 species of bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters resembling grapes.

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streptococci

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bacteria that form a chain.

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systemic reaction

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also described as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock, is a severe response to an allergen; the symptoms of this response develop quickly, and without prompt medical aid, the patient can die within a few minutes.

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teletherapy

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precisely targeted radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body.

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toxoplasmosis

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a disease caused by a parasite most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated feces.

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varicella

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a highly contagious infection caused by the herpesvirus Varicella zoster; also known as chickenpox.

Basic Medical Terminology (7 decks)

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