Module 14 - Lymphatic System Flashcards
Inflammatory response that causes a runny nose and sneezing
Allergic rhinitis
(rhin/o)
nose
(immun/o)
immunity
(lymph/o)
lymph
inter-
between
-stitial
pertaining to standing, positioned
The fluid surrounding body cells
interstitial fluid
sub-
under
(lymphaden/o)
lymph nodes
cervical lymph nodes are found in
in the neck
axillary lymph nodes are found in
in the armpit
mediastinal lymph nodes are found
between the lungs
inguinal lymph nodes are found in
in the groin
(lingu/o)
tongue
(thym/o)
thymus
(splen/o)
the spleen
A process in which red blood cells and platelets are destroyed
hemolysis
(phag/o)
swallow / eat
A process in which bacteria is ingested by neutrophils
phagocytosis
(tox/o)
poison / toxin
hyper-
excessive
An example of hypersensitivity reaction characterized by hypotension, shock, edema of the larynx and respiratory distress
anaphylaxis
-itis
inflammation
sensitivity to environmental allergens
atopy
abnormal increase in lymphocytes
lymphocytosis
-penia
deficiency
condition of deficiency in lymphocytes
lymphocytopenia
(is/o)
equal
when the body rejects a transplanted organ is an example of
isoimmunity
inflammation of the lungs
pneumonitis
tumor of the thymus gland
thymoma
a disease that involves abnormal proliferation of activated B cells
multiple myeloma
malignant neoplasms of the lymph nodes and tissues
lymphomas
(retin/o)
retina
-pathy
disease
disease of the lymph nodes
lymphadenopathy
inflammation of a lymph node
lymphadenitis
accumulation of lymph in soft tissue and resultant swelling
lymphedema
-edema
swelling
removal of the thymus gland
thymectomy
The body’s ability to protect itself from foreign micro-organisms
immunity
A test that detects and differentiates abnormal levels of specific antibodies
immunoelectrophoresis
The use of immune cells, antibodies or vaccines to treat disease
immunotherapy
having excessive reactions to allergens
hypersensitivity
A group of diseases caused by defect in the immune system, characterized by susceptibility to infection and chronic diseases
immunodeficiency
inflammatory skin reaction due to sensitivity to an environmental allergen
atopic dermatitis
medical term for hay fever
allergic rhinitis
A response of the immune system to a harmless substance
Allergy
A large lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower body and the left side of the head
the thoracic duct
Small oval glands that occur in clusters along the path of the lymph vessels
lymph nodes
Large phagocytes that are found in the lymph nodes and are capable of engulfing and destroying infectious agents
macrophages
A pair of small rounded masses of lymph tissue, lie just beyond the base of the tongue on each side of the throat
palatine tonsils
paired mass of enlarged lymph tissue which are located behind the nasal cavity
the adenoids
the adenoids are also called
the pharyngeal tonsils
The area between the lungs
the mediastinum
Antibodies produced by plasma cells
immunoglobulins
A transmissible epidemic retroviral immunde disease caused by HIV virus
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Congenital condition in which a deficiency of both T cells and B cells is present
severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID)
A neoplastic disorder characterized by dark purplish skin lesions
kaposi sarcoma (KS)
Substances that can cause an allergic reaction
allergens
Tiny, thin walled vessels that filter lymph from our cells
lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic capillaries merge to form larger tubules known as ______________________
lymph vessels
Lymph from the right upper quadrant of the body and the right side of the head drains into
the right lymphatic duct
lymph nodes found in the neck
cervical lymph nodes
lymph nodes found in the armpit
axillary lymph nodes
lymph nodes found between the lungs
mediastinal lymph nodes
lymph nodes found in the groin
inguinal lymph nodes
the lingual tonsils are located
on the tongue
Cells that participate in fighting infection by swallowing foreign bodies
phagocytes
A type of lymphocyte that nonspecifically attacks tumor cells and virally infected cells by releasing cytokines
Natural killer (NK)
A modified toxin or antigen capable of inducing antibody production against a specific disease that may be encountered in the future
vaccination
A dramatic example of hypersensitivity, characterized by hypotension, shock, respiratory distress and edema of the larynx
anaphylaxis
A skin rash attributable to hypersensitivity to soap or other agents
atopic dermatitis
another name for hives
urticaria
normal, undesirable immunity
isoimmunity
present at birth
congenital
developing after birth
acquired
Inadequate immune response
immunodeficiency
Thickening of the blood that slows its flow
hyperviscosity
Disease in which IgM are overproduced; Waldenstrom ________________________
macroglobulinemia
inflammation of the retina
retinitis
A test that detects and differentiates abnormal levels of specific antibodies by separating immunoglobulins
immunoelectrophoresis
The use of immune cells, antibodies or vaccines to treat disease
immunotherapy
ana-
again, new
disease of the lymph nodes
lymphadenopathy
enlargement of the spleen
splenomegaly
study of the immune system
immunology
surgical removal of the thymus gland
thymectomy
slight increase in number of lymph nodes
lymphocytosis
deficiency of lymph cells
lymphocytopenia
tumor of lymphatic tissue
lymphoma
fluid that fills the spaces between the body’s cells
interstitial
pertaining to poison
toxic
between two nodes
internodal
surgical excision of the spleen
splenectomy
separation into parts
analysis
protein that acts as an antibody
immunoglobulin
tumor of the thymus gland
thymoma
type of white blood cell
lymphocyte
