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A hemotologoc term for a failure of normal process of cell generation and development. Aplasia
Atypical histocyts consisting of large abnormal multinucleated cells in the lymphatic system found in Hodgkin's disease. Reed-Sternberg cells
A malignant disorder of the hematopoietic system in which an excess of leukocytes accumulates in the bone marrow and lymph nodes. Leukemia
A disorder characterized by RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels below normal range. Anemia
A primary or secondary disorder characterized by the accumulation of lymph in soft tissue. Lymphedema
An inflammation of one or more lymphatic vessels or channels. Lymphangitis
A malignant neoplastic immunodeficiency disease of the bone marrow. Multiple Myelomona
Antihemophiliac factor VIII is absent Hemophilia A
Excessive bone marrow production Myeloproliferative
Bleeding into a joint space Hemarthrosis
A grave coagulopathy resulting from the overstimulationg of clotting and anticlotting process in response to disease or injury. DIC Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
An abnormal increase in the number of circulating RBC's. Erythrocytosis
Cause unknown Idiopathic
All three major blood elements from the bone marrow are reduced or absent Pancytopenic
Chemical factors produced and released by T cells. Lymphokine
Unable to distinguish "self" proteins from "foreign" proteins. Autoimmune
What type of immunity is mediated by the B cells in response to an antigen and produces antibodies? Humoral Immunity
What type of immunity has physical barriers? Innate or Natural Immunity
Abnormal condition characterized by excessive reaction Hypersensitivity
Transmission from mother to a fetus Vertical Transmission
Amount of measurable HIV virons Viral Load
Development of detectable level of HIV antibodies Seroconversion
Group of disease that carries genetic material in RNA Retrovirus
Caused by normally nonpathogenic organisms Opportunistic
The degree of pathogenicity possessed by an organisms. Virulence
Substances known to increase the risk for the development of cancer Carcinogens
A pelvic examination for women to detect cancer. Papanicolaou's test (smear)
Not recurrent or progressive; nonmalignant Benign
Growing worse and resisting treatment Malignant
The process by which tumor cells are spread to distant parts of the body. Metastasis
The immune system's recognition and destruction of newly developed abnormal cells. Immunosurveillance
Term used for malignant tumors composed of epithelia cells, which have a tendency to metastasize. Carcinoma
Loss of hair Alopecia
The terms used for uncontrolled or abnormal growth of cells Neoplasm
A reduction in the number of circulating platelets due to the suppression of the bone marrow. Thrombocytopenia
A mouth inflammation due to the destruction of normal cells of the oral cavity. Stomatitis
Refers to malignant tumors of connective tissues such as muscle or bone Sarcoma
Oncologic emergency that occurs with rapid lysis of malignant cells Tumor Lysis Syndrome
The process by which normal cells are transformed into cancer cells. Carconogensis
Most like the parent tissue Differentiated
Reduction in the number of circulating white blood cells due to depression of the bone marrow Leukopenia
Indicating something that has its origins within an individual, especially a factor present in tissue or fluids. Autologous
Removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body for microscopic examination. Biopsy
Circumscribed elevation of skin filled with serous fluid. Vesicle
The symptom of itching Pruritis
Small, flat blemished that are flush with the skin surface. Macule (freckle)
Small raised solid skin lesions less than 1 cm in diameter. Papules
Presence of wheals or hives in an allergic reaction. Urticaria
Lice infestation; a parasitic disorder of the skin that is usually associated with poor living conditions. Pediculosis
Overgrowth of collagenous scar tissue at the site of the wound Keloids
Round elevations of the skin; white in the center with pale red periphery. Wheals
A benign, viral, warty skin lesion with a rough papillamatous (nipple-like) growth occurring in many forms. Verruca
Small, circumscribed elevation of the skin that contain pus Pustulant Vesicles
A pigmented, congenital skin blemish that is usually benign but can become cancerous Nevi
Production of purulent material Suppuration
Loss of epidermis; linear, hollowed-out, crusted area Excoriation
Fluid, cells, or other substances that have been slowly exuded or discharged, from small pores or breaks in the cell membrane Exudate
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