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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

CHAPTER 7 KEY TERMS

TermDefinition
Cancer A genetic mutation of cells that causes them to grow and divide abnormally.
Cortex Outer part of the lobes of the thymus gland.
Lymph Clear, colorless, alkaline tissue fluid made up mostly of water, along with protein, fats, WBCs, and urea.
Lymph nodes Rich in specialized white blood cells; commonly called glands.
Lymphadenitis Inflamed gland; inflammation of a gland
Lymphatic system A part of the immune system that collects excess tissue fluid and returns it to circulation.
Lymphatic vessels Found throughout the body alongside arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Lymphedema Buildup of fluid in the lymph node.
Medulla Inner part of the lobes of the thymus gland.
Metastasized Spread to another part of the body.
Phagocytes WBCs that clean debris from lymph.
Phagocytosis A process in which WBCs engulf and destroy microorganisms, cell debris, and blood cells that are damaged, old, or abnormal.
Platelets Blood clotting agents.
Spleen Creates WBCs and antibodies; acts as a type of storage container for blood and platelets.
Splenectomy Surgical removal of the spleen.
Superior vena cava Lymph enters the circulatory system and combines with blood here.
T lymphocytes WBCs that are able to seek out and destroy abnormal cells.
Thymus gland Located above the heart and plays a role in immunity and protecting our bodies from cancer.
Tonsillectomy Surgical removal of the tonsils.
Urea A waste product of protein metabolism.
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