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Lymphatic and Immune System
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Anatomy
11th Grade
10/29/2008

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Definition
a disorder that develops follwing HIV infection and is characterized by reducing circulating antibody levels and depressed cell-mediated immunity
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allergen
Definition
an antigen capable of triggering an allergic reaction
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allergy
Definition
an inappropiate or excessive immune response to antigens, triggered by the stimulation of mast cells bound to IgE
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anaphylactic shock
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a drop in blood pressure that may lead to circulatory collapse, resulting from a severe case of anaphylaxis
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anaphylaxis
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a type of allergy in which a circulating allergen affects mast cells throughout the body , producing numerous signs and symptoms very quickly
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