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Lymphatic and Respiratory System Medical Terminology
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07/31/2026

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ana-
Definition
Meaning: Up, upward or back, backward
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anti-
Definition
Meaning: Against
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macro-
Definition
Meaning: Large
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mono-
Definition
Meaning: One, single
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neo
Definition
Meaning: New
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tele-
Definition
Meaning: Distant
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-ac
Definition
Meaning: Pertaining to
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-al
Definition
Meaning: Pertaining to
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-ary
Definition
Meaning: Pertaining to
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-apheresis
Definition
Meaning: Removal
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-cide
Definition
Meaning: Killing
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-edema
Definition
Meaning: Swelling
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-genesis
Definition
Meaning: Creation, formation
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-ic
Definition
Meaning: Pertaining to
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-logist
Definition
Meaning: Specialist in the study of
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-logy
Definition
Meaning: Study of
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-lytic
Definition
Meaning: Destruction
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-opsy
Definition
Meaning: View of
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-plasm
Definition
Meaning: Formation, growth
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-poiesis
Definition
Meaning: Formation or production
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-static
Definition
Meaning: Inhibiting
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-therapy
Definition
Meaning: Treatment
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aden/o
Definition
Meaning: Gland
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adenoid/o
Definition
Meaning: Adenoids
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carcin/o
Definition
meaning : cancer
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cerv/o, cervic/o
Definition
Meaning: Neck
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cyt/o
Definition
meanin: cell
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fung/o
Definition
meaning: fungus
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immun/o
Definition
Meaning: immune, immunity
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lymph/o
Definition
Meaning: Lymph
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lymphaden/o
Definition
Meaning: Lymph node
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lymphangi/o
Definition
Meaning: Lymph vessel
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lymphocyt/o
Definition
Meaning: Lymphocyte
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mamm/o, Mast/o
Definition
Meaning: Breast
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onc/o
Definition
Meaning: Tumor
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phag/o
Definition
Meaning: Eat, swallow
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plast/o
Definition
Meaning: Formation, development
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splen/o
Definition
Meaning: Spleen
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thym/o
Definition
Meaning: Thymus gland
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tonsill/o
Definition
Meaning: Tonsil
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vir/o
Definition
Meaning: Virus
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Ab (Antibody)
Definition
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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Ag (Antigen)
Definition
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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CA, Ca (Cancer)
Definition
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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CIS (Carcinoma In Situ)
Definition
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)
Definition
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)
Definition
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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HL (Hodgkin Lymphoma
Definition
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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HZ (Herpes Zoster)
Definition
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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IgA (Immunoglobulin A)
Definition
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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