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Infectious Diseases
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system | Circulates blood through the body's tissue |
| Lymphatic system | Returns fluids from tissues to the cardiovascular system. Plasma leaves blood capillaries to become interstitial fluid |
| Systemic infections | Microbes that have successfully invaded the body to have access to all parts |
| Sepsis | The body's extreme response to an infection due to the spread of microbes |
| Septicemia | Acute illness due to the presence of pathogens |
| Septic shock | Life threatening condition caused by septicemia |