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| Medical Specialties Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems - allergist |
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Definition
| diagnoses and treats allergic reactions |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems - hematologist |
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Definition
| diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the blood and blood forming tissues |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems - immunologist |
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Definition
| diagnoses and treats disorders of the immune system |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems - oncologist |
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Definition
| diagnoses and treats malignant disorders |
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Term
| Functions of the Lymphatic System - what three things? |
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Definition
1. absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system, transport them to the cells
2. remove cellular waste products from the tissues, then filter and return excess tissue fluid to the circulatory system
3. fill important roles as part of the immune system |
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| Structures of the Lymphatic System - name the six structures |
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Definition
| lymph, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, tonsils, thymus |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - lymph - interstitial fluid, what is it? also known as? |
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Definition
| intercellular fluid or tissue fluid - plasma that flows out of capillaries into the spaces between cells, carries food, oxygen and hormones |
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| Structures of the Lymphatic System - lymph - what happens to how much of the intercellular fluid? |
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Definition
| 90% is resorbed by the capillaries |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - lymph - what is is? what does it do? |
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Definition
| the non-resorbed intercellular fluid - removes cellular waste, pathogens and dead blood cells |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - Lymph capillaries |
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Definition
| microscopic thin-walled tubes located just under the skin, carry lymph from the tissues to the deeper lymphatic ducts and vessels |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - right lymphatic duct |
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Definition
| the right side of the head and neck and the right quadrant of the body drain into the right lymphatic duct |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - thoracic duct |
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Definition
| largest lymph vessel, returns lymph into the bloodstream through the left subclavian vein |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - lacteals |
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Definition
| specialized lymph capillaries located in the villi that line the small intestines |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - lymph nodes |
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Definition
| bean shaped, located in lymph vessels, act as filters |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - tonsils |
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Definition
| masses of lymphatic tissue located around the nose and upper throat |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - tonsils - adenoids, also known as? located where? |
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Definition
| nasopharyngeal tonsils, located in the nasopharynx |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - tonsils - palatine tonsils, located where? |
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Definition
| on the left and right sides of the portion of the throat that is visible through the mouth |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - tonsils - lingual tonsils, where are they located? |
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Definition
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - vermiform appendix, where is it and what does it do? |
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Definition
| lymphatic tissue that hangs from the lower portion of the cecum of the large intestine, protects the digestive system against invaders |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - Peyer's patches, where is it and what does it do? |
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Definition
| small bundles of lymphatic tissue located on the walls of the ileum (the final portion of the small intestine), protects the digestive system against invaders |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - spleen, what is it? |
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Definition
| a sac-like mass of lymphatic tissue |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - spleen, where is it? |
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Definition
| below (inferior) to the diaphragm and posterior (behind) the stomach |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - spleen, what does it do? |
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Definition
| forms lymphocytes and monocytes (specialized WBC's), is hemolytic, liberates hemoglobin, and stores extra erythrocytes. It also maintains the appropriate balance between circulating plasma and red blood cells. |
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Term
| Structures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - Thymus, where is it, what does it do? |
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Definition
| located above (superior) to the heart, is composed largely of lymphatic tissue, reaches it's max during puberty and gradually decreases in size and function. plays roles in the endocrine and immune systems. |
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Term
| Major Lymph Node Sites - Cervical lymph nodes |
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Definition
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Term
| Major Lymph Node Sites - Axillary lymph nodes |
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Definition
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Term
| Major Lymph Node Sites - Inguinal lymph nodes |
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Definition
| in the groin (inguinal) area of the lower abdomen |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphadenitis, also known as? |
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Definition
| inflammation of the lymph nodes, also known as "swollen glands" |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphadenopathy |
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Definition
| any disease process usually involving swollen glands |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy |
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Definition
| continued presence of enlarged lymph nodes, an indication of malignancy or deficiency of the immune system |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphangioma |
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Definition
| benign congenital disorder where a tumor is formed by the abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Splenomegaly |
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Definition
| enlarged spleen, caused by injury/bleeding, mononucleosis, or abnormal function |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Splenorrhagia |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphangiography |
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Definition
| radiographic examination of the lymph vessels after a contrast medium is applied |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphangiogram |
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Definition
| the resultant record of a lymphangiography |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Lymphedema |
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Definition
| unusual swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph within tissues |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Primary Lymphedema |
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Definition
| hereditary disorder which may appear at any time and primarily affects the legs |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Lymphatic System - Secondary Lymphedema |
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Definition
| caused by cancer treatments wherein a lymph node is removed or destroyed - the area affected is the area with the missing lymph node |
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Term
| Function of the Immune System |
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Definition
| primary function is to protect the body against pathogens, allergens and toxins. if these substances gain entry into the body, the immune system immediately goes to work to neutralize them |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - First Line of Defense, what are the four? |
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Definition
| 1. Intact Skin, 2. Respiratory System, 3. Digestive System, 4. Lymphatic System |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - the immune reaction, also known as? |
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Definition
| antigen-antibody reaction, is one way in which the immune system destroys pathogens that have entered the body |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - what is an antigen? |
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Definition
| any substance that the body regards as foreign (transplants, allergens, toxins, etc.) |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - what is an antibody? |
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Definition
| a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to a specific antigen |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - what is the antigen-antibody reaction? |
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Definition
| the binding together of an antigen with an antibody to form an antigen-antibody complex which is recognized and destroyed by other cells in the immune system |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - what are lymphocytes? |
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Definition
| white blood cells, act as antibodies that attack specific antigens |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - where do lymphocytes come from? |
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Definition
| formed in bone marrow as stem cells |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - what happens to lymphocytes? |
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Definition
| undergo further maturation and differentiation in lymphatic tissues |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - what are B cells? Also known as? |
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Definition
| B lymphocytes, specialized lymphocytes that are coded to destroy specific antigens. |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - what happens to a B cell if it encounters an antigen it is coded to destroy? |
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Definition
| it is transformed into a plasma cell which secretes antibodies to destroy said antigen |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells, another name? |
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Definition
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells, where do the come from or how are they made? |
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Definition
| start as small lymphocytes which mature in the thymus as a result of exposure to thymosin |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells - what do they do? |
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Definition
| coordinate immune defenses and kill infected cells on contact |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells - what are the four main T cells? |
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Definition
| Interferon, Lymphokines, Macrophage, Phagocyte |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells - Interferon - what are they and what do they do? |
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Definition
| a family of proteins, specialty is fighting viruses and slowing or stopping their multiplication |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells - Lymphokines - what do they do? |
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Definition
| they direct the immune response by signaling between the cells of the immune system, also attract macrophages to the infected site and prepare them to attack the invaders |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells - Macrophage - what do they do? |
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Definition
| protects the body by eating invading cells and interacting with other cells of the immune system |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells - Phagocyte - what is it and what do they do? |
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Definition
| a large white blood cell - eats and destroys cell debris, dust, pollen, and pathogens |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immunoglobulins, where do they come from, what are they also known as? |
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Definition
| secreted by B cells, antibodies |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immunoglobulins, what are the five major classes of immunoglobulins? |
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Definition
| Immunoglobulins A, D, E, G and M |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Complement - what are they, what do they do? |
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Definition
| a series of more than 25 complex proteins circulating in the blood in an inactive form, are activated by contact with an antigen and puncture the antigen's cell membrane |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immunity |
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Definition
| the state of being resistant to a specific disease |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immunity - natural immunity |
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Definition
| passed from mother to developing child before birth, more from breast milk |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immunity - Acquired immunity, also known as? |
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Definition
| active immunity, obtained by the development of antibodies while the body is under attack, as in chickenpox |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immunity - Artificial immunity, also known as? what is it? |
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Definition
| acquired immunity, obtained through immunizations |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immune System Response Factors - name the three |
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Definition
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immune System Response Factors - how does health affect the immune response? |
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Definition
| the better one's health, the better the immune system functions |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immune System Response Factors - how does age affect the immune response? |
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Definition
| the older you are, the more acquired immunities you have, but the immune system also slows down with age |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immune System Response Factors - how does heredity affect the immune response? |
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Definition
| genes and genetic disorders shape the makeup of the antibodies and other immune cells |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - Immune System Response Factors - what is an opportunistic infection? |
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Definition
| a pathogen that normally would not cause disease except when the body is weakened by other factors |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what is another word for allergy? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what is an allergy? |
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Definition
| an overreaction of the body to a particular antigen |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what is a harmless allergen? |
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Definition
| pet dander, pollen, or food |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what is an allergen? |
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Definition
| an antigen capable of causing allergic reactions |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - how do they occur? |
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Definition
| when the body reacts to a allergen as if it were a dangerous invader |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - cellular response - two other names |
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Definition
| localized or delayed allergic response |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what is a delayed allergic response? |
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Definition
| when the body reacts to the allergen over time, no response at first |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what is another word for systemic reaction? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what is anaphylaxis? |
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Definition
| a severe reaction to a chemical, food, venom, etc. wherein the body reacts by swelling, blocking of air passages, etc. death can occur within minutes if not treated |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what is a scratch test? |
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Definition
| a diagnostic procedure to determine troublesome allergens |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Allergic Reactions - what are antihistamines? |
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Definition
| medications that block and control allergic reactions |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Autoimmune Disorders - what are they? |
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Definition
| for unknown reasons, one's body will develop antibodies against one's own tissues |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Immunodeficiency Disorders - what are they? |
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Definition
| occurs when one or more parts of the immune system are missing or not working properly |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Immunodeficiency Disorders - when the immune system is weakened and shows signs of an immunodeficiency, what do we call the immune system at this point? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - Immunodeficiency Disorders - what do we call inherited form? |
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Definition
| congenital immunodeficiency |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - human immunodeficiency virus - what does it do? |
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Definition
| progressively damages or kills cells of the immune system |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - human immunodeficiency virus - how is it spread? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - human immunodeficiency virus - acquired immunodeficiency syndrome - what is it? |
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Definition
| the advanced form of HIV, many pathologies are present throughout the body |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - human immunodeficiency virus - ELISA |
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Definition
| enzyme-linked immunodeficiency assay |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - human immunodeficiency virus - ELISA - what is it? |
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Definition
| the blood screening test for HIV |
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Term
| Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures of the Immune System - human immunodeficiency virus - Western blot test - ? |
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Definition
| when ELISA test results are positive, this test is given which detects the presence of specific viral proteins, more accurate |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Immunotherapy - in general, what is it? |
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Definition
| the treatment of disease by the stimulation or repression of the immune response |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Antibody Therapy - synthetic immunoglobulins - also known as? |
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Definition
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Antibody Therapy - synthetic immunoglobulins - used as? |
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Definition
| a postexposure preventative treatment against certain virus like rabies or hepatitis |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Antibody Therapy - synthetic interferon - used for what diseases? |
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Definition
| MS, hepatitis C and some cancers |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Antibody Therapy - monoclonal antibodies |
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Definition
| may enhance a patient's immune response to the a cancer |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Immunosuppression - what is it? |
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Definition
| is treatment that interferes with the ability of the immune system to respond to antigen stimulation |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Immunosuppression - immunosuppressant - what is it? |
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Definition
| a substance that prevents or reduces the body's normal immune response |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Immunosuppression - immunosuppressant - where is it used? |
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Definition
| to prevent organ rejection and to depress autoimmune disorders |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Immunosuppression - corticosteroid drug |
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Definition
| used primarily as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppresent |
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Term
| Treatment Procedures of the Immune System - Immunosuppression - cytotoxic drug |
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Definition
| kills or damages cells (antineoplastic), and is immunosuppresant |
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Term
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Definition
| microorganisms that cause disease(s) |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Bacteria |
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Definition
| a group of one celled microscopic organisms |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Bacteria - bacilli |
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Definition
| rod-shaped spore forming bacteria, tetanus and tuberculosis |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Bacteria - rickettsia |
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Definition
| a small bacterium that lives in fleas, ticks, mites and lice, Rocky Mountain spotted fever from ticks |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Bacteria - spirochetes |
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Definition
| spiral shaped, flexible walls, capable of movement, Lyme disease from an infected deer tick |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Bacteria - staphylococci |
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Definition
| bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Bacteria - streptococci |
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Definition
| bacteria that form a chain, severe pharyngitis or strep throat |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Fungus, Yeast, and Parasites - fungus |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Fungus, Yeast, and Parasites - fungus - aspergillosis |
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Definition
| an infection caused by aspergillus, a type of fungus |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Fungus, Yeast, and Parasites - yeast |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Fungus, Yeast, and Parasites - yeast - moniliasis |
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Definition
| caused by a pathogenic yeast Candida albicans, an infection of mucous membranes, bacterial infection that is usually localized in the mouth or the vagina |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Fungus, Yeast, and Parasites - parasite |
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Definition
| a plant or animal that lives on or within another organism at the expense of the host |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Fungus, Yeast, and Parasites - parasite - malaria |
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Definition
| passed from mosquito to human |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses |
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Definition
| very small infectious agents that live only by invading cells |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - cytomegalovirus |
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Definition
| group of large herpes-type viruses that cause a variety of diseases |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - infectious mononucleosis - caused by? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - infectious mononucleosis - characterized by? |
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Definition
| sore throat, fever, swollen glands (enlarged lymph nodes) |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - measles - |
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Definition
| acute, highly contagious infection caused by the rubeola virus |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - mumps - |
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Definition
| acute viral disease characterized by swelling of the parotid glands (salivary glands on the face in front of the ears) |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - rabies - |
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Definition
| acute viral infection passed by blood, saliva or tissue from an infected animal |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - rubella - |
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Definition
| German measles or three day measles |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - varicella - also known as? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - varicella - caused by and characteristics of? |
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Definition
| herpes virus Varicella zoster, highly contagious, itchy rash and fever |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - herpes zoster - also known as? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - herpes zoster - characterized by? caused by? |
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Definition
| painful skin eruptions that follow the underlying route of the inflamed nerve, caused by dormant chickenpox virus comes back later in life |
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - West Nile virus - causes what? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pathogenic Organisms - Viruses - viral infections - West Nile virus - vector? |
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Definition
| infected birds - ticks or mosquitoes - humans |
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - Antibiotics - what are they? |
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Definition
| chemicals that inhibit growth or kill pathogenic organisms |
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - Antibiotics - used agains? |
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Definition
| bacterial infections, not viruses |
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - bactericide |
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Definition
| a substance that causes the death of a bacteria |
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - bacteriostatic |
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Definition
| stops of slows the growth of bacteria |
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - name three bacteriostatic medications |
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Definition
| tetracycline, sulfonamide, erythromiacine |
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - antifungal |
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Definition
| an agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi |
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - antifungal - name a topical antifungal medicine |
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Definition
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - antifungal - also known as? |
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Definition
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - antiviral - use? |
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Definition
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Term
| Medications to Control Infections - antiviral - name one |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| study of the prevention, causes and treatments of tumors and cancer |
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Term
| Oncolgy - cancer - how many? |
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Definition
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - neoplasm |
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Definition
| new and abnormal tissue formation in which the multiplication of the cells is uncontrolled, abnormally rapid and progressive |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - angiogenesis |
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Definition
| is the process through which the tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - antiangiogenesis |
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Definition
| a form of cancer treatment wherein the blood supply is cut off |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - benign tumors |
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Definition
| non life-threatening tumor and does not recur |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - malignant tumors |
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Definition
| life-threatening, harmful tumors, tend to spread to other body tissues |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - carcinoma in situ |
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Definition
| a tumor that has not spread |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - invasive malignancy |
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Definition
| grows and spreads into adjacent tissues |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - Metastasis compared to Metastasize |
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Definition
| metastasis is the noun which describes the new cancer spread through the verb metastasize |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - staging |
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Definition
| process of classifying tumors with respect to how far the disease has progressed |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - carcinomas |
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Definition
| malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue, tend to infiltrate and produce metastases that may affect any organ |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - sarcomas |
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Definition
| malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - sarcomas - what kind of connective tissues affected? |
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Definition
| hard (bones, cartilage), soft (fat, tissues surrounding and supporting organs) and liquid (blood and lymph) |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - sarcomas - name a hard tissue sarcoma |
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Definition
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - sarcomas - name a soft tissue sarcoma |
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Definition
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - sarcomas - name a sarcoma related to HIV |
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Definition
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - lymphomas |
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Definition
| a general term describing malignancies of the lymphatic system |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - lymphomas - what lymph structures are involved? |
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Definition
| lymph nodes, spleen, liver and bone marrow |
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Term
| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - lymphomas - Hodgkin's lymphoma, also known as? distinquished by? |
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Definition
| Hodgkin's disease, presence of Reed-Sternberg cells (large cancerous lymphocytes) |
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| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - lymphomas - Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma |
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| all lymphomas other than Hodgkin's lymphoma |
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| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - lymphomas - Hodgkin's lymphoma stages? |
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Definition
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| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - lymphomas - Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma types |
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Definition
| low-grade or slow growing, intermediate-grade or moderately growing and high-grade or fast growth |
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Definition
| a malignant tumor that starts in breast tissue and may spread to other sites |
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| Oncolgy - Types of Breast Cancer - Invasive ductal carcinoma |
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Definition
| starts in milk ducts and breaks through the wall of the duct, invading fatty breast tissue |
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| Oncolgy - Types of Breast Cancer - Invasive ductal carcinoma - also known as? |
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Definition
| Infiltrating ductal carcinoma |
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| Oncolgy - Types of Breast Cancer - Invasive ductal carcinoma - accounts for how much breast cancer? |
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Definition
| majority of all breast cancers |
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| Oncolgy - Types of Breast Cancer - ductal carcinoma in situ |
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Definition
| caught at its earliest stage, before breaking through the milk duct, almost 100% cure rate |
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| Oncolgy - Types of Breast Cancer - Invasive lobular carcinoma |
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Definition
| starts in the milk glands or lobules, breaks through the wall of the gland and can spread to distant parts of the body once it reaches the lymph nodes |
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| Oncolgy - Types of Breast Cancer - male breast cancer |
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Definition
| can occur in the small amount of breat tissue present in men |
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| Oncolgy - Detection of Breast Cancer - early detection modes |
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Definition
| self-examination, mammograms, professional palpitation |
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| Oncolgy - Detection of Breast Cancer - biopsy |
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Definition
| removal of a small amount of tissue for examination |
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| Oncolgy - Detection of Breast Cancer - needle breast biopsy |
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Definition
| an x-ray guided needle is used to remove a sample of breat tissue. less down time compared to a surgical biopsy, less scaring |
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| Oncolgy - Detection of Breast Cancer - lymph node dissection |
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Definition
| all lymph nodes in a major group are removed to determine the spread of cancer |
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| Oncolgy - Detection of Breast Cancer - axillary lymph node dissection |
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Definition
| ALND used to diagnose the spread of breast cancer |
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| Oncolgy - Detection of Breast Cancer - sentinel node |
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Definition
| the first lymph node to come in contact with cancer cells as they leave the organ or origination |
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| Oncolgy - Detection of Breast Cancer - sentinel-node biopsy |
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Definition
| SNB, the sentinel node is removed and spares the rest of the lymph nodes in that group |
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| Oncolgy - Treatment of Breast Cancer - lumpectomy |
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Definition
| surgical removal of the cancerous tissue and a bit of surrounding tissue |
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| Oncolgy - Treatment of Breast Cancer - mastectomy |
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Definition
| surgical removal of the entire breast |
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| Oncolgy - Treatment of Breast Cancer - modified radical mastectomy |
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Definition
| surgical removal of the entire breast and the axillary lymph nodes under the adjacent arm |
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| Oncolgy - Cancer Treatments - what are the three most common? |
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Definition
| surgery, chemotherapy, radiation |
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| Oncolgy - Cancer Treatments - surgery |
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Definition
| when possible, surgical removal of the cancer plus a margin of surrounding tissue |
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| Oncolgy - Cancer Treatments - Chemotherapy |
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Definition
| the use of chemical agents and drugs to destroy malignant cells and tissue |
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| Oncolgy - Cancer Treatments - Chemotherapy - antineoplastic |
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Definition
| blocks the development, growth or proliferation of malignant cells |
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| Oncolgy - Cancer Treatments - radiation therapies |
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Definition
| destroy cancer cells with x-rays while sparing healthy tissue |
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| Oncolgy - Cancer Treatments - radiation - brachytherapy |
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Definition
| use of radioactive materials in contact with, or implanted into the tissues to be treated |
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| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - sarcoma - myosarcoma |
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Definition
| malignant tumor derived of muscle tissue |
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| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - myoma |
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Definition
| benign tumor made up of muscle tissue |
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Term
| Function and Structure of the Immune System - T cells - phagocytosis |
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Definition
| the process whereby phagocytes eat and destroy substances |
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| Oncolgy - Cancer Treatments - radiation - teletheraphy |
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Definition
| radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body, a form of radiation therapy that uses radioactive materials implanted into or very near the body |
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| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - myeloma |
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Definition
| malignant tumor made of blood forming tissues of the bone marrow |
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| Oncolgy - Terms Related to Tumors - carcinomas, adenocarcinoma |
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Definition
| large group of carcinomas derived from glandular tissue |
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