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What are antibiotics?

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Medications that inhibit growth or kill pathogenic bacterial microorganisms.

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What is an antibody?

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A disease-fighting protein created by the immune system.

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What is an antifungal?

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An agent that destroys or inhibits growth of fungi.

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What is an antigen?

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Any substance recognized by the immune system as foreign.

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What is carcinoma?

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A malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.

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What is carcinoma in situ?

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A malignant tumor that has not disturbed or invaded surrounding tissues.

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What is an immunodeficiency disorder?

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A condition where the immune response is compromised.

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What are immunoglobulins?

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Antibodies produced by plasma cells.

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What is immunotherapy?

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A treatment that involves stimulating or repressing the immune response.

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What are lymphocytes?

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Leukocytes that are formed in bone marrow as stem cells.

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What is lymphoscintigraphy?

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A diagnostic test to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.

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What is lymphedema?

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Swelling of the tissues due to abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid.

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What is lymphadenitis?

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Inflammation of the lymph nodes.

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What is lymphangioma?

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A benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels.

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What is an antineoplastic?

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A medication that blocks the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells.

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What is lymphoma?

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Malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues.

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What is myoma?

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A benign tumor made up of muscle tissue.

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What is an oncologist?

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A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant disorders.

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What is a macrophage?

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A large leukocyte that kills invading cells.

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What is a neoplasm?

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A mass produced by rapid, abnormal growth of body tissue.

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What is a sarcoma?

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A malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues.

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What is myosarcoma?

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A malignant muscle tumor.

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What is splenomegaly?

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An enlarged spleen.

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What is hemolytic?

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Destruction of worn-out erythrocytes and release of the hemoglobin for reuse.

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What is toxoplasmosis?
Transmission of a parasite through animal feces.
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What is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?
The advanced and fatal stage of HIV infection.
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What is an allergen?
A substance that produces an allergic reaction.
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What is anaphylaxis?
A severe response to an allergen that can be life-threatening.
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What is an antigen-antibody reaction?
The binding of antigens to antibodies.
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What is an autoimmune disorder?
A condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues.
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What are bacilli?
Rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria.
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What are bacteria?
One-celled microscopic organisms.
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What is candidiasis?
Yeast infections that occur on skin or mucous membranes.
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What is the complement system?
A group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood and combine with antibodies to assist in warding off pathogenic bacteria and foreign cells.
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What are cytokines?
A group of proteins released primarily by T cells.
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What is cytomegalovirus?
A common virus that produces few symptoms in healthy humans.
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What is a cytotoxic drug?
A medication that kills or damages cells.
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What is ductal carcinoma in situ?
Breast cancer that has not yet broken through the wall of a milk duct.
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What is herpes zoster?
An acute viral infection causing painful skin eruptions along the path of an inflamed nerve.
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What is Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
Cancer in the lymphatic system characterized by large cancerous cells.
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What is human immunodeficiency virus?
A bloodborne infection that damages or kills T cells.
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What is an immunosuppressant?
A substance that prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response.
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What is infectious mononucleosis?
A contagious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
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What is infiltrating ductal carcinoma?
Breast cancer that has broken through the milk duct wall and invaded fatty breast tissue.
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What are interferons?
Proteins produced by cells as a defense response to viruses.
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What is lymphadenopathy?
Any disease process affecting lymph nodes.
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What is malaria?
A mosquito-borne disease caused by a plasmodium parasite.
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What is mammography?
A radiographic examination of breasts to detect tumors or precancerous cells.
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What is metastasis?
A new cancer site resulting from the spreading process.
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What does metastasize mean?
The process of cancer spreading from a primary location to a secondary site.
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What is non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
Cancer originating in lymphocytes.
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What is an opportunistic infection?
An infection that occurs in a debilitated host.
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What is osteosarcoma?
A malignant tumor of hard tissue most often found in long bones.
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What is a parasite?
A plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that host organism.
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What is rabies?
An acute viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite or saliva of an infected animal.
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What are rickettsia?
Small bacteria that live in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites.
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What is rubella?
A viral infection with low-grade fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes, and rash.
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What are spirochetes?
Long, slender spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls.
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What are staphylococci?
Species of bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters resembling grapes.
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What is a systemic reaction?
Inflammation from toxins, allergens, or infections that spreads to other bodily organs.
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What is teletherapy?
Radiation treatment administered at a distance from the body.
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What is varicella?
A highly contagious condition caused by the herpes virus (chickenpox).

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