MT6 Lymphatic system & oncology Flashcards
Lymph-
Means either lymph fluid as in lympoedema - excess lymph fluid in the tissues
Lymphocyt-
Specialised type of white blood cell
Lymphaden-
Lymph nodes or glands
Lymphangi-
Lymph vessel or duct
splen-
Spleen
Tonsil-
Tonsils - lymph tissue at the back of the mouth
adenoid-
Adenoids - lymph tissue at the back of the nose
What is lymph
Tissue fluid
A lymphocyte is a
Specialised white blood cell
Splenomegaly
Enlargement of the spleen
Lymphoma
Tumour of the lymph tissue
A Lymphadenoma is
A benign tumour of the lymph nodes or glands
Oedema is
A buildup of fluid in the tissues
Lymphoedema
Excess lymph fluid in the tissues
Lymphocytopenia
Deficiency in or lack of specialised white blood cells
Benign tumour
A tumour that is harmless and localised and not cancerous
Malignant tumour
Cancerous or dangerous and spreading and fatal if untreated