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Chapter 6 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Medical Terms Flashcards

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the advanced stage of an HIV infection

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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carcinoma derived from glandular tissue

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adenocarcinoma

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cancer treatment used after the primary treatments have been completed to decrease the chance that a cancer will recur

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adjuvant therapy

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a substance that produces an allergic response in an individual

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allergen

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occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to a harmless allergen as if it were a dangerous invader

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allergic reaction

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an overreaction by the body to a particular antigen

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allergy (hypersensitivity)

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a severe, systemic response to an allergen

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anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock)

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the process through which the tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply

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angiogenesis

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a contagious disease that can be transmitted through livestock

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anthrax

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cancer treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor

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antiangiogenesis

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medications capable of inhibiting growth or killing pathogenic bacteria

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antibiotics

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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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an agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi

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antifungal (antimycotic)

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administered to block and control allergic reactions

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antihistamines

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medication that blocks the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells

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antineoplastic

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medication administered to treat viral infections or to provide temporary immunity

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antiviral drug

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a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against the body’s own tissues

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autoimmune disorder (autoimmune disease)

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rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria

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bacilli

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one-celled microscopic organisms

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bacteria

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a substance that causes the death of bacteria

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bactericide

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a noninvasive method of diagnosing lymphedema by measuring the limb’s resistance to an electrical current

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bioimpedance spectroscopy

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a carcinoma that develops from the cells of the breast and can spread to adjacent lymph nodes and other body sites

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breast cancer

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a class of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues

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cancer

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a yeast infection

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candidiasis

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a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue

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carcinoma

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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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the use of natural or synthetic substances such as drugs or vitamins to reduce the risk of developing cancer or to reduce the chance that cancer will occur

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chemoprevention

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the use of chemical agents and drugs in combinations selected to destroy malignant cells and tissues

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chemotherapy

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testing new treatments that have not yet received FDA approval on patients who agree to be part of the research

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clinical trials

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steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, and their synthetically produced equivalents

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corticosteroid drug

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a type of herpesvirus found in most body fluids

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cytomegalovirus

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medication that kills or damages cells

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cytotoxic drug

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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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the acronym for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, a blood test that is used to screen for the presence of HIV antibodies

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ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)

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a simple parasitic organism

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fungus

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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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herpes zoster (shingles)

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a malignancy of the lymphatic system that is distinguished from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease)

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a condition that occurs when immune system response is compromised

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immunodeficiency disorder

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antibodies that bind with specific antigens in the antigen antibody response

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immunoglobulins

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

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immunosuppressant

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treatment to repress or interfere with the ability of the immune system to respond to stimulation by antigens

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immunosuppression

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a disease treatment that involves either stimulating or repressing the immune response

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immunotherapy (biological therapy)

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invasion of the body by a pathogenic organism

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infection

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an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus that is characterized by fever, a sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes

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infectious mononucleosis (mono)

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breast cancer that starts in the milk duct, breaks through the wall of that duct, and invades the fatty breast tissue

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infiltrating ductal carcinoma (invasive ductal carcinoma)

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breast cancer that starts in the milk glands, breaks through the wall of the gland, and invades the fatty tissue of the breast

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infiltrating lobular carcinoma (invasive lobular carcinoma)

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a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer

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inflammatory breast cancer (IBC)

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a highly contagious viral respiratory infection that occurs in seasonal epidemics

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influenza (flu)

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a cancer that causes patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin; in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat; or in other organs

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Kaposi’s sarcoma

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a type of cancer characterized by a progressive increase in the number of abnormal white blood cells found in blood-forming tissues, other organs, and in circulating blood

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leukemia

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includes redness, itching, and burning where the skin has come into contact with an allergen

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localized allergic response (cellular response)

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surgical removal of only the cancerous tissue with the surrounding margin of normal tissue

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lumpectomy

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a bacterial infection caused by a spirochete belonging to the genus Borrelia

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lyme disease

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a surgical procedure in which all of the lymph nodes in a major group are removed to determine or slow the spread of cancer

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lymph node dissection

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inflammation of the lymph nodes

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lymphadenitis (swollen glands)

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any disease process affecting a lymph node or nodes

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lymphadenopathy

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a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels

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lymphangioma

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swelling of the tissues due to an abnormal collection of lymph fluid within the tissues

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lymphedema

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a general term applied to malignancies affecting lymphoid tissue

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lymphoma

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

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lymphoscintigraphy

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

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mammography

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surgical removal of the entire breast and nipple

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mastectomy

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an acute, highly contagious infection transmitted by respiratory droplets of the rebeola virus

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measles

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childhood immunization that can prevent these three viral conditions

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measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination (MMR)

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the new cancer site that results from the spreading process

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metastasis

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the process by which cancer spreads from one place to another

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metastasize

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one of several types of bacteria that are now resistant to most antibiotics

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methicillin-resistant Staphylococus aureus (MRSA)

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the surgical removal of the entire breast and axillary lymph nodes under the adjacent arm

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modified radical mastectomy

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artificially produced antibodies used to enhance a patient’s immune response to certain malignancies

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monoclonal antibodies

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an acute viral infection characterized by the swelling of the parotid glands

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mumps

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a benign tumor made up of muscle tissue

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myoma

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a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue

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myosarcoma

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a technique in which an x-ray guided needle is used to remove small samples of tissue from the breast

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needle breast biopsy

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an abnormal growth of body tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled, abnormal, rapid, and progressive; also known as a tumor

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neoplasm

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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 does not normally produce an illness in healthy individuals

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opportunistic infection

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a type of stomatomycosis caused by the fungus candida albicans

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oral thrush

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

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osteosarcoma

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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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parasite

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a disease-producing microorganism

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pathogen

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a hereditary disorder in which swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph within the tissues may appear at any time in life

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primary lymphedema

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performed to feel the texture, size, and consistency of the breast

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professional palpation of the breast

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

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rabies

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the treatment of cancers through the use of x-rays

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radiation therapy

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the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues

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radical mastectomy

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

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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

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rubella (German Measles or 3-day measles)

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a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue

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sarcoma

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swelling of the tissues due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph within the tissues that is the result of damage to lymphatic vessels

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secondary lymphedema

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a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming bacterial infection affects the body

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septic shock

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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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an abnormally large spleen

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splenomegaly

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bleeding from the spleen

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splenorrhagia

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the process of classifying tumors by how far the disease has progressed, the potential for its responding to therapy, and the patient’s prognosis

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staging

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

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staphylococci (staphylococcus aureus)

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bacteria that forms a chain. many are harmless; however, other members of this group are responsible for illnesses including strep throat

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streptococci

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the removal of a small piece of tissue for examination to confirm a diagnosis

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surgical biopsy

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a tumor of the tissues surrounding a synovial joint

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synovial sarcoma

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a post-exposure preventive measure against certain viruses including rabies and some types of hepatitis

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synthetic immunoglobulins (immune serum)

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medication administered to treat multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, and some cancers

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synthetic interferon

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a developing form of anti-cancer drug therapy that uses drugs or other substances to identify and attack specific cancer cells without harming normal cells

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targeted therapy

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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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teletherapy

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the surgical removal of the tonsils

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tonsillectomy

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a parasite most commonly transmitted from animals (pets) to humans by contact with contaminated feces

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toxoplasmosis

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an abnormal growth of body tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled, abnormal, rapid, and progress; also known as a neoplasm

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tumor

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a vaginal infection caused by candida albicans

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vaginal candidiasis

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a highly contagious infection caused by the herpes virus varicella zoster; also known as the chicken pox

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varicella (chicken pox)

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very small infectious agents that live only by invading other cells

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viruses

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a viral infection that causes flu-like symptoms, transmitted to humans by mosquito bites

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West Nile virus

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a blood test to confirm the diagnosis of HIV

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western blot test

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a type of fungus

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yeast

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