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Meaning: Up, upward or back, backward
Example: Anastomosis –a surgical connection between two structures, such as lymphatic vessels, often performed to restore fluid flow. |
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Meaning: Against
Example: Antgenic –relating to or characteristic of an antigen, a substance that triggers an immune response. |
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Meaning: Large
Example: Macrophage –a large white blood cell that engulfs and digests pathogens and debris. |
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Meaning: One, single
Example: Mononucleosis –a viral infection that increases certain types of white blood cells (monocytes) and often affects lymph nodes. |
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Meaning: New
Example: Neoplasm –a new and abnormal growth of tissue, often a tumor. |
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Meaning: Distant
Example: Teletherapy –a form of external radiation therapy where the radiation source is distant from the body. |
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Meaning: Without, not
Example: Anoxia –the absence of oxygen in tissues. |
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Meaning: Slow
Example: Bradypnea –abnormally slow breathing. |
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Meaning: Blue
Example: Cyanoderma –a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen, also referred to as cyanosis. |
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Meaning: Difficult, painful, abnormal
Example: Dysphonia –a condition involving difficulty speaking or having an abnormal voice, often caused by issues in the larynx or vocal cords. |
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Meaning: Within, inside
Example: Endotracheal intubation –the insertion of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to maintain an open airway. |
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Meaning: Good, normal
Example: Eucapnia –a normal level of carbon dioxide in the blood, essential for maintaining pH balance and respiratory health. |
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Meaning: Excessive, above
Example: hyperresonance –an increased echo heard during percussion of the chest, often indicating air trapping in conditions like pneumothorax or emphysema. |
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Meaning: Below, deficient
Example: Hypoxemia –low levels of oxygen in the blood, which can impair the delivery of oxygen to tissues and organs. It is often caused by respiratory disorders such as asthma, pneumonia, COPD, or pulmonary embolism. |
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Meaning: Beside, near
Example: Paranasal –beside the nose. |
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Meaning: Many, excessive
Example: Polysomnography –a test to study multiple aspects of sleep, often used to diagnosis sleep disorders. |
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Meaning: Fast
Example: Tachypnea –rapid breathing. |
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Meaning: Pertaining to
Example: Hypochondriac –Pertaining to the upper abdomen beneath the ribs. The hypochondriac regions are located near lymph nodes that assist in draining parts of the abdominal cavity. |
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Meaning: Pertaining to
Example: Inguinal –pertaining to the groin, where many lymph nodes are located. |
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Meaning: Pertaining to
Example: Axillary –pertaining to the armpit. |
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Meaning: Removal
Example: Plasmapheresis –removal of plasma from the blood, often used to treat autoimmune disorders affecting the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Killing
Example: Bactericide –a substance that kills bacteria, sometimes used to prevent infections in lymphatic tissues. |
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Meaning: Swelling
Example: Lymphedema –swelling that generally occurs in one of the arms or legs due to a blockage in the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Creation, formation
Example: Lymphangiogenesis –the formation of new lymphatic vessels, a process that plays a vital role in tissue repair, immune responses, and conditions such as cancer, by providing additional pathways for fluid and cell transport. |
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Meaning: Pertaining to
Example: Cytotoxic –pertaining to the destruction of cells, often used in cancer treatments affecting lymphatic cells. |
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Meaning: Specialist in the study of
Example: Oncologist –a doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of cancer, including cancers affecting the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Study of
Example: Immunology –the study of the immune system, including diseases that affect the lymphatic system, such as lymphoma, lymphedema, and autoimmune conditions |
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Meaning: Destruction
Example: Hemolytic –pertaining to the destruction of red blood cells, which can affect immune and lymphatic function. |
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Meaning: View of
Example: Biopsy –the removal of tissue for examination, often used to diagnose lymphatic cancers. |
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Meaning: Formation, growth
Example: Cytoplasm –the gel-like material within cells, including lymphatic cells, where cellular processes occur. |
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Meaning: Formation or production
Example: Hematopoiesis –the formation of blood cells, which are essential to immune and lymphatic function. |
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Meaning: Inhibiting
Example: Bacteriostatic –an agent that inhibits bacterial growth, helping prevent infections in the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Treatment
Example: Radiotherapy –treatment using radiation, often used for cancers that affect the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Process, condition
Example: Expectoration –the process of coughing up material from the lungs. |
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Meaning: Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Example: Thoracentesis –removal of fluid from the pleural space. |
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Meaning: Pain
Example: Pleurodynia –pain in the pleura (lining of the lungs). |
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Meaning: Dilation, expansion
Example: Bronchiectasis –dilation of the bronchi. |
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Meaning: Condition
Example: Empyema –a collection of pus within a cavity in the body, particularly the pleural space of the lungs. |
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Meaning: Condition
Example: Hypoxia –a condition of low oxygen levels. |
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Meaning: Having the ability to, pertaining to
Example: Antitussive –a medication used to suppress coughing. |
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Meaning: Measuring device
Example: Pulse oximeter –a device used to measure oxygen saturation levels in the blood. |
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Meaning: Tumor, mass
Example: Granuloma –a mass of immune cells in the lungs. |
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Meaning: Breathing
Example: Orthopnea –difficulty breathing that improves when sitting or standing upright. It is often associated with heart failure or lung conditions where lying flat can cause shortness of breath. |
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Meaning: Spitting
Example: Hemoptysis –spitting up blood from the respiratory tract. |
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Meaning: Discharge, flow
Example: Rhinorrhea –discharge from the nose. |
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Meaning: Visual examination
Example: Bronchoscopy –visual examination of the bronchi |
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Meaning: Instrument for viewing
Example: Bronchoscope –an instrument used to view the bronchi. |
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Meaning: Involuntary contraction
Example: Bronchospasm –involuntary contraction of the bronchi, often seen in asthma. |
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Meaning: Dripping, bleeding
Example: Epistaxis –the medical term for a nosebleed. |
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Meaning: Creation of an opening
Example: Tracheostomy –the surgical creation of an opening in the trachea. |
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Meaning: Cutting, incision
Example: Laryngotomy –a surgical incision into the larynx (voice-box). |
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Meaning: Gland
Example: Adenopathy –disease of the glands, especially the lymph nodes. |
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Meaning: Adenoids
Example: Adenoidectomy –surgical removal of the adenoids, which are part of the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Cancer
Example: Carcinoma –a type of cancer that begins in epithelial tissues and can spread to the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Neck
Example: cervicodynia –pain in the neck, which can be associated with swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) or infections in the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Cell
Example: Cytology –the study of cells, often used to diagnose diseases affecting lymphatic cells. |
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Meaning: Fungus
Example: Fungicide –an agent that kills fungi, often used to prevent fungal infections in the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: immune, immunity
Example: Immunogenic –something that can provoke an immune response, such as an antigen or vaccine component. |
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Meaning: Lymph
Example: Lymphoma –a type of cancer that begins in lymphatic tissues. |
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Meaning: Lymph node
Example: Lymphadenopathy –disease of the lymph nodes, often seen in infections or cancers. |
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Meaning: Lymph vessel
Example: Lymphangiography –imaging of the lymphatic vessels. |
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Meaning: Lymphocyte
Example: Lymphocytopenia –a deficiency of lymphocytes, which are vital to immune function. |
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Meaning: Breast
Example: Mammogram –an image of the breast, used to screen for breast cancer, which can spread to lymph nodes; Mastectomy – surgical removal of the breast. |
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Meaning: Tumor
Example: Oncology –the study of cancer, including cancers of the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Eat, swallow
Example: Phagocyte –cell that engulfs and digests foreign substances, including bacteria, dead cells, and debris, which is crucial to the immune response. |
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Meaning: Formation, development
Example: Neoplastic –pertaining to the growth of a tumor, often in lymphatic tissues. |
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Meaning: Spleen
Example: Splenectomy –surgical removal of the spleen. |
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Meaning: Thymus gland
Example: Thymoma –a tumor originating from the thymus gland, part of the lymphatic system. |
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Meaning: Tonsil
Example: Tonsillectomy –surgical removal of the tonsils. |
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Meaning: Virus
Example: Viremia –the presence of viruses in the blood, often affecting the lymphatic and immune systems. |
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Meaning: Alveolus, air sac
Example: Alveolitis – Inflammation of the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs in the lungs responsible for gas exchange. This condition can result from infections, autoimmune diseases, or inhalation of harmful substances, leading to difficulty breathing and reduced oxygen absorption. |
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Meaning: Bronchus
Example: Bronchostenosis – a narrowing of the bronchial passages, which can develop due to scarring, inflammation, tumors, or chronic infections. The reduced airway size can make breathing difficult and may cause wheezing or recurring respiratory problems. |
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Meaning: Carbon dioxide
Example: Hypercapnia – A condition marked by excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, often caused by hypoventilation or lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Symptoms include confusion, shortness of breath, and headaches, requiring ventilation support in severe cases. |
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Meaning: Bladder, sac
Example: Cystic fibrosis – A genetic disorder that leads to thick, sticky mucus buildup in the lungs and digestive system. It causes difficulty breathing, chronic lung infections, and malnutrition due to pancreatic enzyme deficiencies. Treatment involves mucus-thinning drugs and airway clearance techniques. |
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Meaning: Diaphragm
Example: Diaphragmatocele – A hernia in the diaphragm, where abdominal organs push into the chest cavity. This condition may lead to breathing difficulties, chest pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Surgical repair is often necessary to correct the defect. |
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Meaning: Epiglottis
Example: Epiglottitis – Severe inflammation of the epiglottis, which is the flap covering the windpipe during swallowing. Often caused by bacterial infections, it can obstruct airflow and lead to a life-threatening emergency. Immediate medical attention is required, often involving antibiotics and airway managemen |
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Meaning: Fiber
Example: Pulmonary fibrosis – A condition characterized by scarring and thickening of lung tissue, which reduces oxygen transfer. Causes may include long-term exposure to toxins, radiation therapy, or autoimmune diseases. Symptoms include chronic dry cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue, often treated with medications or lung transplants. |
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Meaning: Blood
Example: Hemothoractomy– A surgical procedure involving an incision into the thorax, or chest cavity, to drain blood that has accumulated in the pleural space. |
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Meaning: Larynx (voice box)
Example: Laryngomalacia – A condition where the soft tissues of the larynx are abnormally flexible, causing them to collapse inward during breathing. This can result in noisy breathing (stridor), especially in infants. |
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Meaning: Lobe
Example: Lobectomy – Surgical removal of a lobe of the lung, often performed to treat lung cancer, tuberculosis, or severe infections. Recovery may involve pulmonary rehabilitation and breathing exercises to improve lung function. |
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Meaning: Mucus
Example: Mucolytic – A medication that helps break down and thin mucus, making it easier to clear from the airways. Mucolytics are commonly used in treating chronic respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis and COPD. |
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Meaning: Nose
Example: Nasopharyngitis – Inflammation of the nasal passages and pharynx, commonly referred to as the common cold. Symptoms include nasal congestion, sore throat, and sneezing. Treatments focus on symptom relief with decongestants and hydration. |
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Meaning: Oxygen
Example: Hypoxia – A condition characterized by low oxygen levels in body tissues, which can result from respiratory failure, high altitudes, or anemia. Symptoms include shortness of breath, confusion, and cyanosis. Treatment may involve supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. |
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Meaning: Pharynx (throat)
Example: Pharyngitis –Inflammation of the throat, usually caused by viral or bacterial infections. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing. Treatments depend on the cause and may include antibiotics or throat lozenges. |
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Meaning: Voice
Example: Aphonia –Loss of voice due to laryngeal damage, vocal cord paralysis, or psychological factors. Treatment may involve speech therapy, rest, or surgery in severe cases. |
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Meaning: Diaphragm
Example: Phrenospasm –an involuntary spasm or contraction of the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a key role in breathing. |
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Meaning: Pleura (membrane surrounding the lungs)
Example: Pleurisy –Inflammation of the pleura, often caused by infections, injuries, or autoimmune diseases. It causes sharp chest pain when breathing. Treatment targets the underlying cause and may include anti-inflammatory drugs. |
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Meaning: Lung, air
Example: Pneumonia –An infection causing inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs, leading to fluid buildup, fever, cough, and chest pain. Treatment depends on the cause and may include antibiotics, antivirals, or oxygen therapy. |
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Meaning: Lung
Example: Pulmonologist –A physician specializing in diseases of the respiratory system, such as asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. They perform diagnostic tests and create treatment plans to manage lung conditions. |
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Meaning: X-rays, radiation
Example: Radiology –The medical field focused on imaging techniques, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, to diagnose and treat conditions. Radiologists interpret these images to identify abnormalities like tumors, fractures, or infections. |
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Meaning: Breathing
Example: Cheyne-Stokes respiration –An abnormal breathing pattern seen in patients with heart failure or neurological disorders, characterized by alternating periods of rapid and shallow breathing followed by apnea. |
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Meaning: Nose
Example: Rhinoplasty –A condition involving excessive mucus discharge from the nose, often caused by allergies, infections, or irritants. |
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Meaning: Septum
Example: Septoplasty –Surgical procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum, improving airflow and relieving nasal congestion. |
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Meaning: Sinus
Example: Sinusitis –Inflammation or infection of the sinuses, leading to congestion, facial pain, and pressure. |
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Meaning: Sleep
Example: Hypersomnia –A condition marked by excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep that may occur even after receiving sufficient rest. |
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Meaning: To cut, section
Example: Tomography –Imaging technique that captures cross-sectional views of the body, such as CT scans, to visualize internal structures. |
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| Definition: An antibody is a protein produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances (antigens) like bacteria, viruses, or toxins. Antibodies help neutralize these invaders. |
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| Definition: An antigen is any substance that triggers an immune response in the body, such as bacteria, viruses, or other foreign particles. Antigens stimulate the production of antibodies. |
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| Definition: Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. It can develop in any organ or tissue. |
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| Definition: Carcinoma in situ is a term used to describe cancer cells that are in the place where they first formed and have not spread to surrounding tissues. It is an early-stage cancer |
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| DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) |
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| Definition: DCIS is a non-invasive type of breast cancer where abnormal cells are found in the lining of a breast duct but have not spread beyond the duct. It is an early form of breast cancer. |
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| ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) |
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| Definition: ELISA is a laboratory test used to detect antibodies in the blood, commonly used to diagnose infections, such as HIV, or monitor immune responses. |
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| Definition: Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system and is characterized by the presence of abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells. It affects the immune system's ability to fight infection. |
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| Definition: Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. It results in a painful rash. |
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| Definition: IgA is an antibody that plays a crucial role in mucosal immunity, providing protection to body surfaces such as the respiratory and digestive tracts. |
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