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3520 terms wk 3
Question | Answer |
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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 |