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Liles MSI Lymph

Lymphatic System

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acquired immunity immunity as a result of exposure to a disease
adenoids pair of glands composed of lymphoid tissue found in nasopharynx
active immunity two types- natural and artificial acquired immunity
allergen substance that causes an allergic reaction
anaphylaxis severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction
immunization process of increaseing resistance to disease
interstitial fluid tissue fluid
tonsils mass of lymph tissue in back of the throat; produces lymphocytes
lymph watery fluid in the lymphatic vessels
lymph nodes tiny oval shaped structures in a stationary collection found all over the body
lymph vessels tubes that transport lymph from tissues to the circulatory ssystem
passive immunity borrowed immunity, has a temporary effect ie. gamma globulin
spleen lymph organ situated below and behind the stomach
standard precautions guidelines to be used during patient care and cleaning
T-lymphocytes a type of white blood cell found in the thymus gland
Thoracic duct left lymphatic duct; the largest lymph vessel in the body
Thymus endocrine gland located under the sternum, produced t-lymphocytes
adenitis inflammation of a gland
ARC AIDS related complex
ELISA test enzyme linked immunosorbent; AIDS antibody indicator
Hodgkin's disease specific type of cancer of the lymph nodes
Hypersensitivity abnormal response to drug or allergens
Lymphadentitis inflammation of the lymph glands
Lymphoma cancer-causing tumors in the brain
Mononucleosis kissing disease
opportunistic infection an infection which may occur because a person's immune system malfunctions
Created by: Connie Liles
 

 



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