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The lymphatic and immune system Flashcards

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anti-

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against

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carcin/o

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cancerous

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immun/o

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immune, protection, safe

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lymph/o

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Lymph, lymphatic tissue

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lymphaden/o

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Lymph node or gland

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neo-

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new or strange

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lymphangi/o

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lymphatic vessel

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ne/o

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new or strange

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-oma

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tumor or neoplasm

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sarc/o

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flesh or connective tissue

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phag/o

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eat or swallow

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onc/o

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tumor

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-plasm

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Formative material of cells

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splen/o

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spleen

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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The most advanced and fatal stage of an HIV infection

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tox/o

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Poison, poisonous

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allergen

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A substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual

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-tic

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pertaining to

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anaphylaxis

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A severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly, and without help, the patient can die with in minutes

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antibody

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A disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen

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antibiotics

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A medication that is capable of inhabiting the growth of or killing pathogenic bacterial microorganisms

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antigen

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Any substance that the body regards as foreign

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anti-fungal

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An agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi

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antigen-antibody reaction

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The binding of antigens to antibodies

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bacilli

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Rod-shape spore-forming bacteria

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bacteria

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A group of one celled microscopic organisms, some of which are pathogenic

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autoimmune disorder

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Any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies to work against its own tissues, mistaking healthy cells, tissues, or organs for antigens

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benign

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not life threatening

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candidiasis

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An infection caused by yeast, a type of fungus

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carcinoma

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A malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue

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carcinoma in situ

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A malignant tumor in its original position that has not yet disturbed or invaded the surrounding tissues

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complement system

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A group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form. When needed, these cells complement the ability of antibodies to ward off pathogens by combining with them to dissolve and remove pathogenic bacteria and other foreign cells

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cytotoxic drug

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Medication that kills or damages cells

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ductal carcinoma in situ

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Breast cancer at its earliest stage, before the cancer has broken through the wall of the milk duct

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cytomegalovirus

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A group of large herpes-type viruses found in most body fluids and most often causing an infection without signs or symptoms. Can cause a serious illness when the individual has a weakened immune system or when passed from mother to unborn child

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cytokines

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A group of proteins such as interferons and interleukins released primarily by the T cells that act as intracellular signals to begin the immune response

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herpes zoster

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An acute viral infection characterized by painful skin eruption that follows the underlying rout of the inflamed nerve

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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A malignancy of the lymphatic system that is distinguished from non-hodgkins lymphoma by the presence of large, cancerous lymphocytes

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hemolytic

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Describes the function of destroying worn-out erythrocytes ( red blood cells) and releasing their hemoglobin for reuse

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immunosuppressant

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A substance the prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response

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immunoglobulins

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Bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response

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human immunodeficiency virus

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A blood born in which the virus damages or kills the T cells of the immune system

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infiltrating ductal carcinoma

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Breast cancer that starts in the milk duct, breaks through the wall of that duct, and invades the surrounding fatty breast tissue; known as invasive ductal carcinoma

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immunotherapy

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A treatment of disease by either stimulating or repressing the immune response

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infectious mononucleosis

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An infection caused by the Epstein- Barr virus (EBV) that is characterized by fever, a sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes

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interferons

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Produced in response to the presence of antigens, particularly viruses, and signal other cells to increase their defenses

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lymphadenopathy

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And disease process affecting a lymph node or nodes

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lymphedema

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Swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within the tissue

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lymphangioma

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A benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels due to a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system

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lymphocytes

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One of three types of cells that are formed in bone marrow as stem cells that act as specialized antibodies

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malaria

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A disease caused by a parasite that lives in certain mosquitoes and is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito

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lymphoma

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A general term applied to malignancies affecting lymphoid tissue

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macrophage

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A type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells

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lymphoscintigraphy

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A diagnostic test to detect damage or malformation of the lymphatic vessels

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malignant

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becoming progressively worse and life threatening

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myoma

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A benign tumor made up of muscle tissue

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metastasize

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To spread from one place to another

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metastasis

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The process by which cancer is spread to a new site; may refer to the tumor itself

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mammography

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A radiographic examination of the breast to detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells

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myosarcoma

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A malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue

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osteosarcoma

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A hard tissue sarcoma usually involving the upper shaft of long bones, the pelvis, or the knees

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opportunistic infection

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Caused by a pathogens that normally does not cause illness in healthy humans, but is able to cause an infection in a weakened host

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non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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The term used to describe all lymphomas other than Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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parasite

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A plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that organism

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rabies

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An acute viral infection to humans through the bite or saliva of an infected animal

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rickettsia

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Small bacteria that lives in lice, ticks, and mites that transmit infection to humans

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rubella

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A viral infection characterized by a low-grade fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes, and a fine pink rash; also known as German measles or 3- day measles

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sarcoma

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A malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue; plural, sarcomas or sarcomata

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splenomegaly

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Abnormal enlargement of the spleen

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staphylococci

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Group of about 30 species of bacteria that form irregular group or cluster resembling grapes

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spirochetes

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Long, slender spiral shaped bacteria that have flexible walls and are capable of movement

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streptococci

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Bacteria that form a chain

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systemic reaction

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A severe reaction to an allergen; also described as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock

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teletherapy

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Radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body that is precisely targeted with the use of three- dimensional computer imaging

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varicella

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A highly contagious disease caused by a herpes virus characterized by a fever and rash; also known as chickenpox

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toxoplasmosis

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A parasite that is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated animal feces

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