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Anatomy
12th Grade
10/29/2008

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Definition
disorder that developes following HIV infection and is characterized by reduced circulating antibody levels and depressed cell mediated immunity
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allegen
Definition
an antigen capable of triggering an allergic reaction
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allergy
Definition
an inappropriate or excessive immune response to antigens, triggered by the stimulation of mast cells bound to IgE
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anaphylactic shock
Definition
a drop in blood pressure that may lead to circulatory collapse, resulting from a severe case of anaphylaxis
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appendicitis
Definition
an infection and inflammation of the aggregated lymphoid nodules in the appendix
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autoimmune disorder
Definition
a disorder that develops when the immune response inappropriately targets normal body cells and tissues
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bacteria
Definition
prokaryotic cells (cells lacking nuclei and other membranous organelles) that may be extracellular or intracellular pathogens
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filariasis
Definition
an infection by parasitic round worms, commonly external genetalia
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fungi
Definition
eukaryotic organisms that absorb organic materials from the remains of dead cells; some fungi are pathogenic
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Definition
the virus responsible for AIDS and related to immunodeficiency disorders
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immune complex disorder
Definition
a disorder caused by the precipitation of immune complexes at sites such as the kidneys, where their presense disrupts normal tissue function
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immunodeficiency disease
Definition
a disease in which either the immune system fails to develop normally or the immune response is blocked
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immunosuppression
Definition
a reduction in the sensitivity of the immune system
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immunosuppressive drugs
Definition
drugs administered to inhibit the immune response
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lymphadenopathy
Definition
a chronic or excessive enlargement of lymph nodes
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lymphodema
Definition
an accumulation of lymph in a region whose lymphatic drainage has been blocked
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lymphomas
Definition
cancers consisting of abnormal lymphocytes of lymphoid stem cells
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