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3520 terms wk 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lymphadenitis | inflammation of the lymph nodes |
| Cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by infection |
| Carcinoma | malignant tumor that occurs in the epithelial tissues |
| Immunology | study of all aspects of the immune system |
| Adenoidectomy | surgical removal of the adenoids |
| Splenitis | inflammation of the spleen |
| Antiviral | against a virus |
| Blastocyte | immature cell |
| Oncology | study of malignant neoplasms |
| Macrophage | a phagocyte that protects the body by engulfing or surrounding cells |
| Hemolytic | remove and destroy red blood cells |
| Thymitis | inflammation of the thymus gland |
| Sarcoma | malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues |
| Splenorrhagia | bleeding from the spleen |
| Streptococci | bacteria that forms a chain |
| Viral | pertaining to a virus |
| Immunologist | specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the immune system |
| Inguinal | pertaining to the groin area |
| Lymphendema | abnormal amount of fluid retention in the tissues |
| Teletherapy | radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body |
| Anti bacterial | fight against bacteria |
| Cytotoxic | pertaining to poisoned blood cells |
| Adenitis | inflammation of a gland |
| Neoplasm | new abnormal tissue formation that is either benign or malignant |
| Thymoma | a benign tumor originating in the thymus |