pathology

Question 1

sever combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID)

Answer 1

present at birth; deficiency of B and T cells resulting in a lack of immunity

Question 2

thymoma

Answer 2

tumor of thymus gland

Question 3

kaposi sarcoma

Answer 3

cancer arising from the lining cells of capillaries, producing a purple-ish nodules on the skin

Question 4

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Answer 4

destroys helper T-cells causing patient to be more prone to infections

Question 5

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 5

caused by HIV; group of clinical signs and symptoms associated with the suppression of immune system.

Question 6

cryptococcus (kruhp-tuh-kaa-kuhs)

Answer 6

fungal infection

Question 7

cryptosporidiosis (krip-tow-spaw-ruh-dee-ow-suhs)

Answer 7

parasite infection

Question 8

herpes simplex

Answer 8

infection that causes small blisters around nose, lips, genitals area

Question 9

toxoplasmosis

Answer 9

parasite infection caused by uncooked lamb, pork, dairy products raw eggs

Question 10

wasting syndrome

Answer 10

may occur with AIDS; decrease in weight, muscle strength, and appetite

Question 11

lymphoma

Answer 11

cancer of lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue

Question 12

allergy

Answer 12

abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen

Question 13

hogkin lymphomav( Reed-Sternberg cell)

Answer 13

malignant tumor of lymph nodes/ lymph tissue in spleen

Question 14

multiple myeloma

Answer 14

tumor of bone marrow

Question 15

thymoma

Answer 15

tumor of thymus gland