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Lymphatic and Immune Systems Flashcards

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lymph/o

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lymph
fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, dead blood cells from tissues

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lymphangi/o

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lymphatic vessels and ducts
capillaries, vessels, ducts that return lymph from the tissues to the venous bloodstream

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lymphaden/o

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lymph nodes
bean-shaped structures of the lymphatic system where pathogens and other harmful substances are filtered from the lymph by specialized cells of the immune system

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tonsill/o
adenoid/o

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tonsils and adenoids
lymphoid structures of the lymphatic system that protect the entry to the respiratory system

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splen/o

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spleen
a sac like mass of lymphoid tissue with protective roles in both the immune and lymphatic systems

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myel/o

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bone marrow
produces lymphocytes, which are specialized leukocytes 9white blood cells) Myel/o also means spinal cord.

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lymphocyt/o

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lymphocytes
specialized leukocytes that play important roles in immune reactions

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thym/o

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thymus
a gland located in the upper chest with specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems

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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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lymph/o

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lymph, lymphatic tissue

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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-
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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most advanced and fatal stage of an HIV infection

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allergen

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substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual

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anaphylaxis

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

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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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antibody

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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 foreign

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antigen-antibody reaction

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the binding of antigens to antibodies

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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 to work 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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group of one-celled microscopic organisms some of which are pathogenic

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benign

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not life-threatening

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candidiasis

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infection caused by yeast a type of fungus

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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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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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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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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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group of large herpes-type viruses found in most body fluids and most often causing an infection without signs or symptoms. Can cause a serious illness when the individual has a weakened immune system or when passed from mother to unborn child

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cytotoxic drung

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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 earlies stage, before cancer has broken through the wall of the milk duct.

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hemolytic

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

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herpes zoster

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

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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

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human immunodeficiency virus

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

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immunoglobulins

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bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response

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immunosuppressant

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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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infectious mononucleosis

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

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infiltrating ductal carcinoma

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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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interferons

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produced in response to the presence of antigens, particularly viruses or tumor cells. They activate the immune system, fight viruses 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 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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malaria

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

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metastasis

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the process by which cancer is spread to a new site; may refer to the tumor itself

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metastasize

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to spread from one place to another

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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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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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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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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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parasite

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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 through the bite or saliva of an infected animal

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rickettsia

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

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rubella

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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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sarcoma

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malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue, plural, sarcomas or sarcomata

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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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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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systemic reaction

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

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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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varicella

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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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3 main functions of
the Lymphatic System

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absorb fats
remove waste cooperate with immune system in destroying invading pathogens
return filtered lymph to the veins

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antibody

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A, Ab

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antigen

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AG, Ag

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Cancer

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CA, Ca

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carcinoma in situ

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CIS

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ductal carcinoma in situ

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DCIS

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herpes zoster

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HZ

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hodgkin’s lymphoma

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HL

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immunoglobulin

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IG

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lymphedema

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LE

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measles, mumps and rubella vaccination

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MMR

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metastasis

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MET

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metastasize

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met

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non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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NHL

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varicella

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VSZ

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