Lymphatic/immune terms Flashcards
1
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Axillary lymphadenitis
A
Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the armpits
2
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Lymphedema
A
Lymph swelling
3
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Splenemphraxis
A
Spleen obstruction
4
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Lymphangio- phlebitis
A
Venous inflammation of the lymphatic vessels
5
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Prophylaxis
A
Prevention of a disease
6
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Septicemia
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Immune response to a severe blood infection
7
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Tonsillitis
A
Inflammation of the tonsils
8
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Lienomalacia
A
Softening of the spleen
9
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Nodular
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Pertaining to knots