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| resistance resulting from previous exposure to an infectious agent |
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| an allergy-producing substance |
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| a molecule generated in specific opposition to an antigen |
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| substance that induces sensitivity or an immune response in the form of antibodies |
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| worm-like dead-end projection that is attached to the intestine |
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| immunization; immunity acquired from a vaccination |
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| literally, immune to oneself |
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| redness and irritation caused by injury or abnormal stimulation by a physical, chemical, or biologic agent |
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| fluid that flows through the lymphatic system |
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| collectively, the vessels, nodes, and capillaries that carry the lymph and its disease-fighting cells to the areas in which they are needed |
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| white blood cell in the lymphatic system |
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| a type of white blood cell |
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| resistance manifested by an individual who has not been immunized; immunity passed on from mother to fetus |
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| a granulocyte that is the chief phagocytic white blood cell |
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| substance that produces disease |
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| white blood cell that clears away pathogens and debris |
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| process of white blood cells |
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| an action of an antibody on a specific antigen; also, in reference to immune responses, an abnormal or unwanted reaction |
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| immune system organ that gets rid of damaged red blood cells and reclaims and stores iron |
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| cells that make up about 80% of lymphocytes; the T denotes their work with the thymus |
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| immune system gland located behind the sternum |
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| collection of lymph tissue; in common understanding, the lingual, pharyngeal, and especially the palatine |
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| life-threatening reaction to a foreign substance; symptoms include blockage of air passages, decreased blood pressure, and generalized edema |
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| change or destruction of red blood cells |
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| chronic malignant disease of the lymph nodes |
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| impairment of the immune system |
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| inflammation of a lymph node or nodes |
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| chronic or excessively swollen lymph nodes; any disease of the lymph nodes |
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| inflammation of lymph vessels |
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| inflammation of the lymph vessels or nodes |
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| swelling of the subcutaneous tissues due to obstraction of lymph vessels or nodes |
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| disease of the lymph vessels or nodes |
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| inflammation of the spleen |
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| enlargement of the spleen |
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| any disease of the spleen |
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| systemic lupus erythematosus |
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| an inflammatory connective tissue disorder with variable features; diffuse erythematous (red) butterfly rash on face |
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| inflammation of the thymus |
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| inflammation of a tonsil (commonly the palatine tonsil) |
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| drugs used to treat various viral infections or conditions |
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| treatment of malignancies using chemical agents and drugs (usually reserved for treatment of cancer) |
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| hormone-like preparations used as anti-inflammatory agents; topical agents used ofr their immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties |
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| process by which resistance to an infectious disease is induced |
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| something that interferes with the immune system |
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| radiography of the lymph vessels |
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| a medical practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies |
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| a medical practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders |
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| a medical practitioner specializing in the immune system |
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| the medical specialty dealing with the immune system |
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| a medical practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors |
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| excision of a lymph vessel |
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| incision of a lymph vessel |
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| suture of a ruptured spleen |
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