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allergist   specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity, such as allergic conditions  
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hematologist   specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues  
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immunologist   specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the immune system  
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oncologist   specializes in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer  
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interstitial fluid   plasma that flows out of the capillaries into the spaces between the cells. This fluid carries food, oxygen, and hormones to the cells.  
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lymph   remaining intercellular fluid that has not been reabsorbed.  
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Lymph Capillaries   microscopic thin-walled tubes located just under the skin, carry lymph from the tissues to the deeper and larger lymphatic vessels and ducts  
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right lymphatic duct   right side of head and neck, and upper right quadrant of the body drain into this duct which empties into the right subclavian vein.  
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thoracic duct   all other areas of body drain into this duct, which is the largest lymph vessel in the body which returns lymph by emptying into left subclavian vein.  
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adenoids   nasopharyngeal tonsils located in the nasopharynx.  
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palatine tonsils   located on left and right sides of the portion of the throat that is visible through the mouth. palatine is referring to the hard and soft palates.  
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lingual tonsils   located at the base of the tongue.  
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vermiform appendix   lymphatic tissue that hangs from the lower portion of the cecum of the large intestine  
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Peyer's patches   small bundles of lymphatic tissue located on the walls of the ileum.  
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spleen   saclike mass of lymphatic tissue located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, just inferior to the diaphragm and posterior to the stomach.  
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hemolytic   destroys worn-out red blood cells and liberates hemoglobin  
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lacteals   specialized lymph capillaries located in the villi that line the walls of the small intestine. Fats and fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the lacteals and carried into the bloodstream.  
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tonsils   masses of lymphatic tissue that form a protective ring around the nose and upper throat.  
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thymus   located superior to the heart and is composed largely of lymphatic tissue.  
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lymphadenitis   an inflammation of the lymph nodes  
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lymphadenopathy   any disease process usually involving enlargement of the lymph nodes  
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persistent general lymphadenopathy   continued presence of enlarged lymph nodes. Often an indication of the presence of a malignancy or a deficiency in the immune system function  
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lymphangioma   congenital malformation of the lymphatic system, a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels  
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splenomegaly   abnormal enlargement of the spleen. May be caused by bleeding caused by injury, and infectious disease such as mononucleosis, or abnormal functioning of the immune system.  
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lymphangiography   radiographic examination of the lymphatic vessels after the injection of a contrast medium. Creates lymphangiogram.  
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lymphedema   swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph within tissues.  
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primary lymphedema   hereditary disorder that may appear at any time in life and most commonly affects the legs  
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secondary lymphedema   caused by cancer treatment, burns, or trauma.  
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lymphocytes   formed in bone marrow as stem cells are white blood cells that specialize to act as antibodies so they can attack specific antigens  
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B Cells   specialized lymphocytes that produce and secrete antibodies.  
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T Cells   small lymphocytes that have matured in thymus as a result of ttheir exposure to thymosin.  
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Interferon   produced by T cells, is a family of proteins whose specialty is fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication.  
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lymphokines   produced by T cells, direct the immune response by signaling between the cells of the immune system  
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macrophage   protects the body by eating invading cells and by interacting with the other cells of the immune system  
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phagocyte   is a large white blood cell that can eat and destroy substances such as cell debris, dust, pollen, and pathogens  
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immunoglobulins   are secreted by B cells (aka antibodies)  
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complement   series of more that 25 complex proteins that normally circulate in teh blood in inactive form.  
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natural immunity   passed from mother to developing child before birth.  
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acquired immunity   obtained by the development of anitbodies during an attack of an infectious disease.  
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artificial immunity   obtained through immunization or vaccination.  
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western blot test   performed to confirm diagnosis from ELISA test.  
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immunotherapy   treatment of a disease that involves either stimulating or repressing the immune response  
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synthetic immunogobulins   postexposure preventative measure against certain viruses including rabies and some types of hepatitis  
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synthetic interferon   used in treatment of multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C and some cancers  
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monoclonal antibodies   enhance patient's immune response to the cancer, and are used in the treatment of some non-Hogkin's lymphoma, melanoma, and breast and colon cancers  
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immunosuppressant   which is a substance that prevents or reduces the body's normal immune response, is administered to prevent the rejection of dnor tissue and to depressthe autoimmune disorders  
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corticosteroid drug   hormone-like preparation used primarily as an antiinflammatory and as an immunosupressant.  
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cytotoxic drug   kills or damages cells  
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bacilli   rod-shaped spore forming bacteria  
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rickettsia   small bacterium that lives in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites  
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spirochetes   spiral shaped bacteria that have flexible walls and are capable of movement.  
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Lyme Disease   which is caused by the spirochete Borrelia Burgdorferi  
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staphylococci   are bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters  
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Streptococci   bacteria that form a chain  
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fungus   simple parasitic plant.  
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aspergillosis   infection caused by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus, that may cause inflammation and lesions on or in any organs  
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yeast   type of fungus  
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moniliasis   caused by pathogenic yeast, Candida albicans, an infection of the skin and mucous membranes  
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parasite   plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism.  
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malaria   caused by a parasite that lives within certain mosquitoes  
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cytomegalovirus   group of large herpes-type viruses that cause a variety of diseases  
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infectious mononucleosis   is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, is characterized by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes  
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measles   acute, highly contagious infection caused by the rubeola virus and transmitted by respiratory droplets  
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mumps   acute viral disease characterized by the swelling of the parotid glands  
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rabies   an acute viral infection that may be transmitted to humans by the blood, tissue and saliva of an infected animal  
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rubella   German measles, a viral infection characterized by fever and a diffuse, fine, red, rash.  
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varicella   chickenpox, caused by herpes virus and is highly contagious.  
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herpes zoster   Shingles, an acute, viral infection charcterized by painful skin eruptions that follow the underlying route of the inflamed nerve  
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west nile virus   causes flulike symptoms, carried by birds, transmitted by mosquitos and ticks  
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