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chapter 6 Flashcards

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antibiotics

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A medication that is capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing pathogenic bacterial microorganisms.

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antifungal

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An agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.

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bacilli

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Rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria.

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candidiasis

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An infection caused by yeast, a type of fungus.

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cytokines

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

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cytomegalovirus

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A group of large herpes-type viruses found in most body fluids and most often causing an infection without signs or symptoms

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cytotoxic drug

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Medication that kills or damages cells.

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hemolytic

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Describes the function of destroying worn-out erythrocytes and releasing their hemoglobin for reuse.

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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 treatment of disease by either stimulating or repressing the immune response.

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

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lymphocytes

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One of three types of cells that are formed in bone marrow as stem cells that act as specialized antibodies.

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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 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.

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malignant

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Becoming progressively worse and life-threatening.

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mammography

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A radiographic examination of the breasts to detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells.

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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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osteosarcoma

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A hard-tissue sarcoma usually involving the upper shaft of long bones, the pelvis, or the knees.

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sarcoma

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A malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue

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splenomegaly

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Abnormal enlargement of the spleen.

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staphylococci

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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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teletherapy

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Radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body that is precisely targeted with the use of three-dimensional computer imaging.

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toxoplasmosis

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A parasite that is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated animal feces.

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The most advanced and fatal stage of an HIV infection

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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A substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual.

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allergen

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A severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly, and without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.

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anaphylaxis

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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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antibody

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Any substance that the body regards as foreign.

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antigen

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The binding of antigens to antibodies.

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antigen-antibody reaction

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

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autoimmune disorder

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

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bacteria

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non-life threatening.

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benign

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An infection caused by yeast, a type of fungus.

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candidiasis

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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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carcinoma in situ

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A group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form.

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complement system

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

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cytokines

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Breast cancer at its earliest stage, before the cancer has broken through the wall of the milk duct.

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ductal carcinoma in situ

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

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herpes zoster

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A malignancy of the lymphatic system that is distinguished from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by the presence of large, cancerous lymphocytes.

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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A bloodborne infection in which the virus damages or kills the T cells of the immune system.

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human immunodeficiency virus

46
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Bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response.

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immunoglobulins

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An infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) that is characterized by fever, a sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes.

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infectious mononucleosis

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Breast cancer that starts in the milk duct, breaks through the wall of that duct, and invades the surrounding fatty breast tissue; also known as invasive ductal carcinoma.

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infiltrating ductal carcinoma

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Produced in response to the presence of antigens, particularly viruses or tumor cells.

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interferons

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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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malaria

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Becoming progressively worse and life-threatening.

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malignant

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The process by which cancer is spread to a new site

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metastasis

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To spread from one place to another.

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metastasize

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

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non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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Caused by a pathogen that normally does not cause illness in healthy humans, but is able to cause an infection in a weakened host.

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opportunistic infection

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

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parasite

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

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rabies

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Small bacteria that live in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites that transmit infection to humans.

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rickettsia

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A viral infection characterized by a low-grade fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes, and a fine, pink rash; also known as German measles or 3-day measles.

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rubella

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

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spirochetes

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A severe reaction to an allergen; also described as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock.

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systemic reaction

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A highly contagious disease caused by a herpes virus characterized by a fever and rash; also known as chickenpox.

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varicella

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