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chp7 disease/cond

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Suppression of the immune response caused by progression of HIV, which destroys the body’s infection-fighting T cells.
allergy A hypersensitive (exaggerated) reaction by the body to an allergen.
anaphylaxis A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs suddenly after exposure to an allergen.
autoimmune disease A disease in which the immune system attacks the cells or tissues of one’s own body.
edema Swelling.
immunodeficiency disorder A disorder in which one or more parts of the immune system are deficient or missing, preventing proper defense against pathogens.
leukemia Cancer of the blood-forming tissue of the bone marrow causing an excessive increase in white blood cells.
lymphoma Malignant cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma Malignant cancer of lymphatic tissue in the spleen, liver, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Malignant cancer that begins in lymphocytes and includes all lymphomas except Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
mononucleosis (mono) An acute infectious illness usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and spread through saliva.
sepsis A life-threatening condition caused by widespread inflammation triggered by infection-fighting chemicals in the bloodstream.
splenomegaly Enlargement of the spleen, often associated with destruction of blood cells.
acute An illness or injury with rapid onset, severe symptoms, and short duration.
autoimmune An abnormal condition in which the immune system attacks its own tissues.
benign Nonrecurring and nonmalignant; used to describe noncancerous tumors.
chronic An illness or injury characterized by long duration and slow progression.
congenital A condition present at birth due to genetic or environmental factors.
convalescence A period of gradual recovery after illness or injury.
debilitating Having a weakening or fatiguing effect.
endemic A disease that is constantly present within a specific population or geographic area.
epidemic A sudden, widespread outbreak of a disease within a population or area.
genetic Inherited; passed down from biological parents.
hypersensitivity An exaggerated immune response to an allergen; an allergy.
iatrogenic A disease or condition caused by medical or surgical treatment.
idiopathic Having an unknown cause.
immunological Pertaining to antigen-antibody reactions of the immune system.
infectious Capable of causing infection.
inflammatory Marked by or caused by inflammation such as redness, heat, swelling, or fever.
ischemic Caused by a temporary lack of blood flow to an organ or tissue.
malignant Describes cancers that spread, worsen over time, and can be life-threatening.
metabolic Relating to disorders that interfere with normal metabolism and energy use.
neoplastic A new, abnormal growth of tissue that may be cancerous or noncancerous.
nosocomial An infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting that was not present on admission.
nutritional Relating to chemical processes in the body that occur after ingesting food.
opportunistic Refers to pathogens that cause disease when the immune system is weakened.
pandemic A disease outbreak that spreads across most or all of the world.
terminal Describes a disease that is fatal and has no cure, though treatments may exist.
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