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Chapter 6: Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems Flashcards

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antibody

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protein released by blood cells to destroy invading foreign organisms or substances

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antigen

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substance that, on entering the body, prompts the generation of anti-bodies, causing an immune response

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autoimmune

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type of immune response by the body against its own cells or tissues

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capillaries

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microscopic blood vessels that connect the ends of the smallest arteries with the smallest veins of the circulatory system

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hematopoiesis

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production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow

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Immune response

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defense function of the body that protects it against invading pathogens, foreign tissues, and malignancies

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immunodeficiency

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decreased or compromised ability to fight disease or condition resulting from a defense immune mechanism

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interstitial fluid

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fluid between cells and in tissue spaces

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lymphocyte

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type of white blood cell (WBC) found in the lymph nodes, spleen, bloodstream and lymph that functions in the bodies immune system by recognizing and deactivating foreign substances

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monocytes

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large WBC’s formed in bone marrow that circulate in the bloodstream and destroy pathogenic bacteria through phagocytosis

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oncology

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branch of medicine concerned with the study of cancerous growths

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pathogens

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any microorganism, capable producing disease

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Transfusion

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Collection of blood or a blood component from a donor, followed by its infusion into a recipient

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anemia

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blood disorder, characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells (RBC) productive and hemoglobin, increased RBC destruction, or loss

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Aplastic

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failure of bone marrow to produce stem cells because it has been damaged by disease, cancer, radiation, or chemotherapy, drugs - rare but a serious form of anemia

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pernicious

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Deficiency of erythrocytes, resulting from inability to absorb vitamin B into the body

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Thalassemia

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Group of hereditary, anemia, characterized by less hemoglobin and fewer RBC’s in the body than normal

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hemophilia

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Group of hereditary bleeding disorders characterized by a deficiency of one of the factors necessary for congelation of blood

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leukemia

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malignant disease of bone marrow characterized by excessive production of leukocytes

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome, AIDS

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Transmittable infection caused by human deficiency virus (HIV) and associated with suppression of the immune system, characterized by increasing disability to infections, allergens and neurological diseases

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Immunodeficiency disease

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any of a group of diseases, either congenital or acquired, caused by a defect in the immune system and generally characterized by susceptibility to infections in chronic disease

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Kaposi sarcoma

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Malignancy of connective tissue, including bone, fat, muscle and fibrous tissue that is commonly fatal

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Lymphadenitis

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inflammation and enlargement of the lymph nodes

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lymphedema

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Accumulation of fluid and soft tissue, resulting from blockage of lymph that prevents lymph fluid from draining which causes fluid buildup to swelling

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Lymphoma

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any malignant tumor of the lymph nodes or other lymph tissue

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Hodgkin

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malignant disease involving the lymph nodes and the spleen, characterized by the present of unique Reed-Sternberg calls in the lymph nodes

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non-Hodgkin

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A group of more than 20 different types of lymphoma that occur in older adults but are not characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells

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Mononucleosis

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acute infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus EBV

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multiple myeloma

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malignant disease of bone marrow plasma cells

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Opportunistic infection

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any infection that results from a defective immune system that cannot defend against pathogens normally found in the environment

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bone marrow aspiration

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removal of bone marrow tissue for microscopic examination

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complete blood count CBC

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series of blood tests to determine general health status as well as screening for infection, anemias, and other diseases

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enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

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test screen blood for presence of HIV antibodies or for other disease causing substances

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lymphangiography

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radiographic examination of lymph glands and lymphatic vessels after injection of a contrast medium to view the path of lymph flow as it moves from the chest region

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Tissue typing

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technique used to determine the Histocompatibility of tissues

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Western blot

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test to defect presence of viral DNA in blood and used to confirm the diagnosis of AIDS as well as for defecting other viruses

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blood transfusion

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administration of whole blood or a component such as packed red blood cells to replace blood loss through trauma surgery or disease

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bone marrow transplant

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Diseased bone marrow is destroyed by irritation and chemotherapy, and replaced from a healthy donor to stimulate production of normal blood cell

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lymphangiectomy

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Removal of a lymph vessel

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Anticoagulant

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Prevent or delay blood coagulation

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Immunizations

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vaccination or infection of immune globulin to indicate immunity to a particular infectious disease

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Immunosuppressants

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suppress the immune response to prevent organ rejection after transplantation or slow the progression of auto immune disease

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Thrombolytics

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Dissolve a blood clot

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Vaccinations

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introduction of altered antigens into the body to produce an immune response and protect against disease

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agglutin/o

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clumping, gluing

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embol/o

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embolus (plug)

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erythr/o

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red

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hem/o, hemat/o

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blood

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leuk/o

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white

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myel/o

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bone marrow, spinal cord

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thromb/o

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blood clot

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ven/o

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vein

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aden/o

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gland

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immun/o

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immune, immunity, safe

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lymph/o

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lymph

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lymphaden/o

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lymph gland (node)

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lymphangi/o

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lymph vessel

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phag/o

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swallowing, eating

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splen/o

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spleen

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thym/o

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thymus glando0

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-emia

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blood condition

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-phage

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swallowing, eating

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-phylaxis

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protection

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-poiesis

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formation, production

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-stasis

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standing still

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macro-

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large

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micro-

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small

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mono-

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one

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