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Pathology Unit 2 - Immune System
Diseases of the Immune System
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Pathology
Graduate
03/10/2011

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Term
Autoimmunity
Definition
When the immune system attacks the body's own tissue and causes tissue damage and inflammation.
Term
Lymphoma
Definition
When immune cells become malignant
Term
Allergy or Hypersesitivity (overactive immunity)
Definition
When there is an overreaction to certain antigens (allergens) which cause inflammation and tissue damage.
Term
Infection and Malignancy
Definition
Immune deficiency increase the risk of ? and ?
Term
Local
Definition
Is this a local or systemic reaction: allergic rhinitis, hives, allergic asthma, drug allergic reaction
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Systemic
Definition
Is this a local or systemic allergic reaction: anaphylactic reaction and shock. Medical emergency.
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