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ST medical terminology for the lymphatic system

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lymphocyte cells that recognize/destroy foreign cells   natural killer cells  
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malignant tumor of bone marrow cells   multiple myeloma  
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a malignant tumor of lymph tissue in spleen/lymph nodes   Hodgkin's disease  
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cell that secretes an antibody and originates from B-cell lymphocytes   plasma cells  
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introduction of altered antigens to produce an immune response   vaccination  
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T-cell lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B- and T-cell lymphocytes   suppressor cells  
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an immune response whereby destruction of antigens takes place   cell-mediated immunity  
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B-cells transform into plasma cells   humoral immunity  
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antigen-presenting cells derived from monocytes   dendrite cells  
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proteins that destroy antigens   antibodies  
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antiviral proteins secreted by T-cells   interferons  
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antibodies that are secreted by plasma cells in humoral immunity   immunoglobulins  
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formation of antibodies/lymphocytes after exposure to an antigen   acquired immunity  
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T-cells that aid B-cells in stimulating antibody formation   helper cells  
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lymphocytes that transform into plasma cells & secrete antibodies   B-cells  
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proteins that stimulate the growth of B- and T-lymphocytes   interleukins  
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T-cell lymphocytes that directly kill foreign cells   cytotoxic cells  
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