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Module 14 - Lymphatic System Flashcards

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Inflammatory response that causes a runny nose and sneezing

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Allergic rhinitis

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(rhin/o)

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nose

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(immun/o)

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immunity

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(lymph/o)

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lymph

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inter-

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between

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-stitial

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pertaining to standing, positioned

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The fluid surrounding body cells

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interstitial fluid

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sub-

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under

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(lymphaden/o)

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lymph nodes

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cervical lymph nodes are found in

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in the neck

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axillary lymph nodes are found in

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in the armpit

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mediastinal lymph nodes are found

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between the lungs

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inguinal lymph nodes are found in

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in the groin

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(lingu/o)

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tongue

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(thym/o)

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thymus

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(splen/o)

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the spleen

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A process in which red blood cells and platelets are destroyed

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hemolysis

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(phag/o)

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swallow / eat

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A process in which bacteria is ingested by neutrophils

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phagocytosis

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(tox/o)

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poison / toxin

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hyper-

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excessive

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An example of hypersensitivity reaction characterized by hypotension, shock, edema of the larynx and respiratory distress

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anaphylaxis

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-itis

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inflammation

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sensitivity to environmental allergens

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atopy

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abnormal increase in lymphocytes

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lymphocytosis

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-penia

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deficiency

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condition of deficiency in lymphocytes

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lymphocytopenia

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(is/o)

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equal

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when the body rejects a transplanted organ is an example of

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isoimmunity

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inflammation of the lungs

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pneumonitis

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tumor of the thymus gland

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thymoma

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32
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a disease that involves abnormal proliferation of activated B cells

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multiple myeloma

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33
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malignant neoplasms of the lymph nodes and tissues

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lymphomas

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(retin/o)

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retina

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-pathy

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disease

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36
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disease of the lymph nodes

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lymphadenopathy

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37
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inflammation of a lymph node

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lymphadenitis

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38
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accumulation of lymph in soft tissue and resultant swelling

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lymphedema

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-edema

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swelling

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40
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removal of the thymus gland

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thymectomy

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The body’s ability to protect itself from foreign micro-organisms

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immunity

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A test that detects and differentiates abnormal levels of specific antibodies

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immunoelectrophoresis

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The use of immune cells, antibodies or vaccines to treat disease

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immunotherapy

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having excessive reactions to allergens

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hypersensitivity

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A group of diseases caused by defect in the immune system, characterized by susceptibility to infection and chronic diseases

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immunodeficiency

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inflammatory skin reaction due to sensitivity to an environmental allergen

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atopic dermatitis

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medical term for hay fever

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allergic rhinitis

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A response of the immune system to a harmless substance

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Allergy

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A large lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower body and the left side of the head

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the thoracic duct

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Small oval glands that occur in clusters along the path of the lymph vessels

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lymph nodes

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Large phagocytes that are found in the lymph nodes and are capable of engulfing and destroying infectious agents

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macrophages

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A pair of small rounded masses of lymph tissue, lie just beyond the base of the tongue on each side of the throat

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palatine tonsils

53
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paired mass of enlarged lymph tissue which are located behind the nasal cavity

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the adenoids

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the adenoids are also called

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the pharyngeal tonsils

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The area between the lungs

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the mediastinum

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Antibodies produced by plasma cells

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immunoglobulins

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A transmissible epidemic retroviral immunde disease caused by HIV virus

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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Congenital condition in which a deficiency of both T cells and B cells is present

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severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID)

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A neoplastic disorder characterized by dark purplish skin lesions

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kaposi sarcoma (KS)

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Substances that can cause an allergic reaction

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allergens

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Tiny, thin walled vessels that filter lymph from our cells

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lymphatic capillaries

62
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Lymphatic capillaries merge to form larger tubules known as ______________________

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lymph vessels

63
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Lymph from the right upper quadrant of the body and the right side of the head drains into

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the right lymphatic duct

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lymph nodes found in the neck

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cervical lymph nodes

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lymph nodes found in the armpit

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axillary lymph nodes

66
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lymph nodes found between the lungs

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mediastinal lymph nodes

67
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lymph nodes found in the groin

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inguinal lymph nodes

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the lingual tonsils are located

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on the tongue

69
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Cells that participate in fighting infection by swallowing foreign bodies

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phagocytes

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A type of lymphocyte that nonspecifically attacks tumor cells and virally infected cells by releasing cytokines

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Natural killer (NK)

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A modified toxin or antigen capable of inducing antibody production against a specific disease that may be encountered in the future

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vaccination

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A dramatic example of hypersensitivity, characterized by hypotension, shock, respiratory distress and edema of the larynx

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anaphylaxis

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A skin rash attributable to hypersensitivity to soap or other agents

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atopic dermatitis

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another name for hives

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urticaria

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normal, undesirable immunity

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isoimmunity

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present at birth

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congenital

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developing after birth

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acquired

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Inadequate immune response

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immunodeficiency

79
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Thickening of the blood that slows its flow

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hyperviscosity

80
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Disease in which IgM are overproduced; Waldenstrom ________________________

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macroglobulinemia

81
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inflammation of the retina

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retinitis

82
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A test that detects and differentiates abnormal levels of specific antibodies by separating immunoglobulins

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immunoelectrophoresis

83
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The use of immune cells, antibodies or vaccines to treat disease

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immunotherapy

84
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ana-

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again, new

85
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disease of the lymph nodes

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lymphadenopathy

86
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enlargement of the spleen

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splenomegaly

87
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study of the immune system

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immunology

88
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surgical removal of the thymus gland

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thymectomy

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slight increase in number of lymph nodes

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lymphocytosis

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deficiency of lymph cells

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lymphocytopenia

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tumor of lymphatic tissue

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lymphoma

92
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fluid that fills the spaces between the body’s cells

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interstitial

93
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pertaining to poison

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toxic

94
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between two nodes

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internodal

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surgical excision of the spleen

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splenectomy

96
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separation into parts

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analysis

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protein that acts as an antibody

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immunoglobulin

98
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tumor of the thymus gland

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thymoma

99
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type of white blood cell

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lymphocyte

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