The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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allergist | show 🗑
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show | specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues.
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immunologist | show 🗑
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oncologist | show 🗑
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show | also known as INTERSTITIAL FLUID, is plasma that flows out of the capillaries of the circulatory system into the spaces between the cells.
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show | usually referred to simply as lymph, is intercellular fluid as it returns to the venous circulatory system. removes waste product from the cells.
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lymph capillaries | show 🗑
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right lymphatic duct | show 🗑
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thoracic duct | show 🗑
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show | are specialized lymph capillaries located in the villi of small intestine.
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show | are masses of lymphatic tissue that form a protective ring around the nose and upper throat.
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show | are located in the neck.
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show | are located under the arms.
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show | are located in the inguinal(groin) area of the lower abdomen.
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show | also known as NASOPHARYNGEAL TONSILS, are located in the nasopharynx.
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palatine tonsils | show 🗑
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lingual tonsils | show 🗑
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vermiform appendix | show 🗑
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peyer's patches | show 🗑
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spleen | show 🗑
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hemolytic | show 🗑
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thymus | show 🗑
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lymphadenitis | show 🗑
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lymphadenopathy | show 🗑
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show | is the continued presence of enlarged lymph nodes.
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lymphangiogram | show 🗑
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lymphangioma | show 🗑
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show | is an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid that causes swelling usually in the arms or legs.
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show | which is a hereditary disorder, may occur at any time in life. it can affect any of the limbs.
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secondary lymphedema | show 🗑
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show | wraps the body in a physical barrier that prevents invading organisms from entering the body.
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show | traps breathed-in foreign matter with nose hairs and the moist mucous membranes that line the respiratory system.
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digestive system | show 🗑
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show | structures and cells are essential components in fighting invaders once they have entered the body.
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show | is any substance such as a virus, bacterium, toxin, or tissue that the body regards as foreign.
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show | is a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of that specific antigen.
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antigen-antibody reaction | show 🗑
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lymphocytes | show 🗑
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show | also known as a B lymphocyte, is designed to make only one specific antibody against a specific antigen.
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immunoglobulin(Ig) | show 🗑
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show | produce and secrete antibodies coded to match the antigen.
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complement | show 🗑
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T cells | show 🗑
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interferon | show 🗑
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show | which are produced by the T cells, direct the immune response by signaling between the cells of the immune system.
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show | which is a type of phagocyte, protects the body by ingesting(eating) invading cells and by interacting with the other cells of the immune system.
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show | is a large WBC that can ingest(eat) and destroy substances such as cell debris, dust, pollen, and pathogens.
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immunity | show 🗑
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natural immunity | show 🗑
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show | is obtained by the development of antibodies during an attack of an infectious disease.
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show | also known as IMMUNIZATION, is immunity that was acquired through vacination.
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oppurtunistic infection | show 🗑
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show | also known as HYPERSESITIVITY, is an overreation by the body to a particular antigen.
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show | is an antigen that is capable of inducing an allergic response.
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show | also known as a LOCALIZED or DELAYED ALLERGIC RESPONSE, the body does not react the first time it is exposed to the allergen.
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systemic reaction | show 🗑
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show | is a diagnostic test to identify commonly troublesome allergens such as tree pollen and ragweed.
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show | are medications administered to block and control allergic reations.
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show | is a condition in which the immune system misreads normal antigens and creates antibodies and directs T cells against the body's own tissues.
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immunodeficiency disorder | show 🗑
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show | when the immune system is weakened.
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show | are hereditary.
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human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) | show 🗑
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(AIDS) | show 🗑
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enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) | show 🗑
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western blot test | show 🗑
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immunotherapy | show 🗑
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show | also known as IMMUNE SERUM, are used as a postexposure preventive measure against certain viruses including rabies and some types of hepatitis.
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show | is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and some cancers.
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monoclonal antibodies(MAbs) | show 🗑
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immunosuppression | show 🗑
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show | is a drug that prevents or reduces the body's normal reactions to invasion by disease or by foreign tissues.
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show | is a hormone-like preparation used primarily as an anti-inflammatory and as an immunosuppressant.
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show | kills or damages cells.
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antineoplastic | show 🗑
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pathogen | show 🗑
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microorganism | show 🗑
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bacteria | show 🗑
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show | are rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria. tetanus and tuberculosis are caused by bacilli.
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show | is a small bacterium that lives in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites. ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER, which is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick.
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spirochetes | show 🗑
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show | are bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters. BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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streptococci | show 🗑
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show | is a simple parasitic plant. ASPERGILLOSIS, which is an infection caused by a fungus.
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yeast | show 🗑
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parasite | show 🗑
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show | are very small infectious agents that live only by invading cells.
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chickenpox | show 🗑
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show | is an infection caused by a group of large herpes-type viruses with a wide variety of disease affects.
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show | also known as SHINGLES, is an acute viral infection characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow the underlying rout of the inflamed nerve.
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infectious mononucleosis | show 🗑
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show | is an acute, highly contagious viral disease transmitted by respiratory droplets.
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show | is an acute viral disease characterized by the swelling of the parotid glands.
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show | is an acute viral infection that may be transmitted to humans by the blood, tissue, or saliva of an infected animal.
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show | also known as GERMAN MEASLES or 3-DAY MEASLES, is a viral infection characterized by fever and a diffuse, fine, red rash.
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antibiotic | show 🗑
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show | is a substance that causes the death of bacteria. bactericides include primarily the antibiotic groups of penicilins and cephalosporins.
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bacteriostatic | show 🗑
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show | such as acyclovir, is used to treat viral infections or to provide temporary immunity. not effective against viruses.
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oncology | show 🗑
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tumor | show 🗑
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angiogenesis | show 🗑
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show | is a form of treatment being developed that will cut off this blood supply to the tumor.
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benign | show 🗑
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show | means harmful, tending to spread, becoming progressively worse, and life threatening.
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show | describes a malignant tumor in its original position that has not yet disturbed or invaded the surround tissues.
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show | grows and spreads into healthy adjacent tissue.
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metastasize | show 🗑
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metastasis | show 🗑
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staging | show 🗑
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show | is a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.
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adenocarcinoma | show 🗑
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sarcoma | show 🗑
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show | is a malignant tumor usually involving the upper shaft of long bones, the pelvis, or knee.
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show | is a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue.
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show | is an opportunistic infection frequently associated with HIV.
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show | is a general term applied to malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system.
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hodgkin's disease(HL) | show 🗑
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non-Hodgkin's lymphomas(NHL) | show 🗑
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blastoma | show 🗑
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neuroblastoma | show 🗑
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retinoblastoma | show 🗑
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invasive ductal carcinoma | show 🗑
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show | is breast cancer at its earliest stage (0) before the cancer has broken through the wall of the duct.
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invasive lobular carcinoma | show 🗑
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show | is the removal of tissue to confirm a diagnosis.
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lumpectomy | show 🗑
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show | is the surgical removal of an entire breast.
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modified radical mastectomy | show 🗑
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male breast cancer | show 🗑
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show | is the use of chemical agents and drugs in combinations selected to effectively destroy malignant cells and tissues.
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show | is the treatment of cancers through the use of x-rays.
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show | is the use of radioactive materials in contact with, or implanted into, the tissues to be treated.
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show | is radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body.
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cytotechnologist | show 🗑
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show | provides decongestive lymphatic therapy, including skin care, manual lymphatic massage, bandaging, exercises, and instruction in self-care to lymphedema patients.
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