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Medical Terminology > Ch5 Diseases and Conditions of Lymphatic and Immune Systems > Flashcards

Ch5 Diseases and Conditions of Lymphatic and Immune Systems Flashcards

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

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caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) which destroys T-cells (WBCs); destroys immunity

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Autoimmune Disease

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immune system attacks a chosen tissue/organ in your body

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Immunodeficiency Disorder

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immune system is compromised

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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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malignant cancer of spleen, liver, bone marrow, nodes

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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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malignant cancer of lymphocytes

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Mononucleosis (mono)

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caused by Epstein Barr virus & results in an increase in atypical monocytes & lymphocytes

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