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Unit 24

TermDefinition
Acquires immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) The final stage of HIV infection, in which infections, tumors, and central nervous system symptoms appear due to a weakened immune system that is unable to fight infection.
Autoimmune disease A disease in which the body in unable to recognize its own tissues and begins to attack these tissues.
Benign Noncancerous.
Biopsy The removal of a sample of tissue for examination and diagnosis.
Breakthrough pain A type of severe pain that happens unexpectedly in people who have cancer.
Cancer A general term used to describe a disease in which abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way.
Homophobia Prejudiced speech or actions toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) people.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) A virus that attacks the body's immune system and gradually disables it; eventually can cause AIDS.
Lymph A clear yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells called lymphocytes.
Malignant Cancerous.
Metastasize To spread from one part of the body to another.
Opportunistic infection An illness caused by microorganisms that do not affect people with healthy immune systems but cause disease in people with weakened immune systems.
Remission The disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer or other diseases; can be temporary or permanent.
Tumor A group of abnormally growing cells.
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