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Blood, Lymphatic and Immune System

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antigen   substancet that when entering the body, prompts the generation of antibodies, causing an immune response  
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autoimmune   type of immue response by the body against its own ceells or tissues  
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capillaries   microscopic blood vessels that connect the ends of the smallest arteries (arterioles) with the smallest veins (venules) of the circulator system  
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hematopoiesis   production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow  
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immune response   defense function of the body that protects it against invaiding pathogens, foreign tissues, and malignancies  
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immunodeficiency   decreased or compromised ability to fight disease or a condition resulting from a defective immue mechanism  
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interstitial fluid   fuild between cells and in tissue spaces  
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lymphocyte   type of WBC found in the lymph nodes, speed, blood stream, and lymph that functions in body's immune systme by recognizing and deactivating foreign substances (antigens)  
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monocytes   large white blood cells formed in the bone marrow that circulate in the blood stream and destroys pathogenic bacteria through phagocytosis  
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oncology   the study of cancerous growths (malignancies)  
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pathogens   any microorganism capable of producing disease  
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transfusion   collection of blood or a blood component from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient  
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agglutin/o   clumping, gluing  
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embol/o   embolus (plug)  
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eryth/o   red  
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hem/o   blood  
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hemat/o   blood  
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leuk/o   white  
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myel/o   bone marrow; spinal chord  
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thromb/o   blood clot  
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ven/o   vein  
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aden/o   gland  
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immun/o   immune, immunity, safe  
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lymph/o   lymph  
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lymphaden/o   lymph gland (node)  
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lymphangi/o   lymph vessel  
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phag/o   swallowing, eating  
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splen/o   spleen  
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thym/o   thymus gland  
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-emia   blood condition  
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-phage   swallowing, eating  
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-phylaxis   protection  
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-poiesis   protection  
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-stasis   standing still  
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macro-   large  
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micro-   small  
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mono-   one  
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anemia   blood disorder characterized by a deficiency of red blood cell production and hemoglobin, increased red blood cell destruction, or blood loss  
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aplastic   failure of bone marrow to produce stem cells because it has been damaged by disease, cancer, radiation, or chemotherapy, drugs; rare but serious form of anemia  
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pernicious   deficiency of erythcytes due to inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body, which plays a vital role in hematopoiesis  
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sickle cell   hereditary disorder of anemia characterized by crescent or sickle-shaped erythrocytes. particularly prevalent among persons of African descent  
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thalassemia   group of hereditary anemias caused by an inability to produce hemoglobin, usually seen in people of Mediterranean origin  
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hemophilia   group of hereditary bleeding disorders characterized by a deficiency of one of the factors necessary for coagulation of blood  
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leukemia   malignant disease of the bone marrow characterized by excessive production of leukocytes  
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)   deficiency of cellular immunity induced by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), characterized by increasing susceptibility to infections,malignancies, and neurological diseases  
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Hodgkin disease   malignant disease characterized by painless, progressive enlargement of lymphoid tissue (usually first evident in cervical lymph nodes), splenomegaly, and the presence of unique Reed-Sternberg cells in the lymph nodes  
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)   retrovirus that causes AIDS  
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immunodeficiency disease   any of a group of diseases caused by a defect in the immune system and generally characterized by susceptibility to infections and chronic diseases  
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Kaposi sarcoma   malignancy of connective tissue, including bone, fat, muscle, and fibrous tissue that is commonly fatal (tumors readily metastasize to various organs) and closely associated with AIDS  
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lymphadenitis   inflammation and enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually as a result of infection  
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lymphedema   debilitating condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system that prevents lymph fluid in the upper limbs from draining adequately  
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mononucleosis   acute infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and characterized by a sore throat, fever, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes  
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multiple myeloma   malignant disease of bone marrow plasma cells (antibody-produing B lymphocytes)  
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non-Hodgkin lymphoma   any of a heterogeneous group of malignant tumors involving lymphoid tissue except for Hodgkin disease. (lymphosarcoma)  
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opportunistic infection   any infection that results from a defective immune system that cannot defend against pathogens normally found in the environment  
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stroke   sudden loss of neurological function, caused by vascular injury (loss of blood flow) to an area of the brain (CVA)  
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systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)   chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease with variable features that affect many body systems, particularly the skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs  
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bone marrow aspiration   removal of a small amount of tissue (bone marrow biopsy) to diagnose a blood disorders (such as anemias), cancers, or infectious diseases or to gather cells for late infusion into a patient (bone marrow transplantation)  
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ELISA   test to screen blood for presence of HIV antibodies or for other disease-causing substances  
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lymphangiography   radiographic examination of lymph glands and lymphatic vessels after an injection of a contrast medium to view the path of lymph flow as it moves into the chest region  
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tissue typing   technique used to determine the histocompatability of tissues; used in grafts and transplants with the recipient's tissues and cells (histocompatibility testing)  
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Western blot   test to detect presence of viral DNA in the blood and used to confirm the diagnosis of AIDS as well as detecting other viruses  
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blood transfusion   administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease  
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bone marrow transplant   diseased bone marrow is destroyed by irradiation and chemotherapy, then replaced from a healthy donor to simulate production of normal blood cells. Used to treat aplastic anemia, leukemia, and certain cancers  
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lymphangiectomy   removal of a lymph vessel  
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anticoagulants   prevent or delay blood coagulation  
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immunizations   vaccination or injection of immune globulins to induce immunity to a particular infectious disease  
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immunosuppressants   supress the immune response to prevent organ rejection after transplantation or slow the progression of autoimmune disease  
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thrombolytics   dissolve a blood clot  
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vaccinations   introduction of altered antigens (viruses or bacteria) into the body to produce an immune response and protect against disease  
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hematology   study of blood and blood-forming tissues and diseases associated with these tissues. first to use chemical therapies (chemotherapy) to treat malignancies. closely associated with oncology  
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immunology   study of body's protection from invading organisms and its response to them  
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antigen   anything that causes an immune response  
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pathogens   disease-causing antigens  
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immune response   body's ability to fight disease and protect itself depends on an adequately function immune response  
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immunologists   treats and studies body's defense mechanisms and responses to foreign substances invasion. including autoimmune disease and immunodeficiency  
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blood   composed of a clear yellow fluid (plasma) and various cell types. function: transport oxygen and nutrients to body. remove carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes  
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formed elements   main types (3) of cells  
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erythrocytes   red blood cells. deliver oxygen to body via circulatory system  
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leukocytes   white blood cells. provide line of defense against pathogens.  
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platelets   clotting cells  
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hematopoiesis   all three cells are produced in the bone marrow by this process  
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four main blood types (groups)   A B AB O <- based on presence or absence of A or B antigens on the RBC. antigens (aka markers) stimulate production of antibodies  
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agglutinate   blood of different types clump together, bad  
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type O is a   universal donor  
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AB is a   universal recipient  
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Rh factors   when this antigen is present on RBC then it is further classified as Rh-positive (Rh+). when it is not present, then it is Rh-negative (Rh-)  
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transfusion   with Rh+ person can receive transfusion from both Rh+ or Rh- while person with Rh- blood can only receive transfusion from Rh- blood only  
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lymphatic system   lymph, lymph vessels, nodes, 3 organs: tonsils, thymus, spleen. has white blood cells. responsible for immunity (monocytes) and lymphocytes.  
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interstitial fluid is created when certain components of blood plasma is filtered through tiny capillaries into the spaces between the cells called interstitial or intercellular spaces    
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lymph capillaries   thin-walled vessels  
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lymph nodes   clumps of tissues located in clusters in areas like the neck, under arm, pelvis, groin  
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sickle cell anemia   not enough RBC to carry adequate oxygen through the body. irregular shaped cells, like crescent moons. caused fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, swollen joints. highest on african americans and mediteranean ancestry. no cure, there is treatment  
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