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Chapter 14

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adaptive immunity Adaptive immune responses are carried out by white blood cells called lymphocytes.
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Group of clinical signs and symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system and marked by opportunistic infections, secondary neoplasms, and neurologic problems.
allergy Abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen.
all/o other
-phylaxis protection
ana- again, anew
toxic/o poison
cytotoxic t cell Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens; called (CD8+) T cell.
hypersensitivity an abnormal immune system response to an allergen or antigen that is exaggerated or inappropriate.
b cell lymphocytes create a type of protein called an antibody
immun/o immune; protection; safe
-globin protein
inter- between
interferons Proteins (cytokines) secreted by T cells and other cells to aid and regulate the immune response.
interleukins Proteins (cytokines) that stimulate the growth of B and T lymphocytes.
kaposi sarcoma Malignant lesion associated with AIDS; arises from the lining of capillaries and appears as red, purple, brown, or black skin nodules. Kaposi sarcoma is caused by a herpesvirus called human herpesvirus 8.
lymphaden/o lymph gland (node)
-pathy disease; emotion
natural immunity Protection that an individual is born with to fight infection such as neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, and NK cells. It is not antigen specific and does not elicit memory
splen/o spleen
helper t cell assist B cells in making antibodies and they stimulate T cells to attack antigens
thymoma Tumor of the thymus gland
toxic/o poison
vaccination Exposure of an individual to a foreign protein (antigen) that provokes an immune response. The response will destroy any cell that possesses the antigen on its surface and will protect against infection.
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