Chapter 6 - Blood, Lymphatic & Immune Systems Flashcards
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adenoid/o
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adenoids
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axill/o
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axilla (underarm)
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immun/o
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protection
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inguin/o
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groin region
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lymph/o
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lymph
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lymphaden/o
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lymph node
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lymphangi/o
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lymph vessel
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nucle/o
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nucleus
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splen/o
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spleen
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thym/o
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thymus gland
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tonsill/o
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tonsils
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-edema
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swelling
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-globulin
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protein
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-phage
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to eat
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-toxic
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pertaining to poison
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conjunctiv/o
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conjunctiva
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cortic/o
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outer layer
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myel/o
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bone marrow
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nas/o
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nose
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nucle/o
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nucleus
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path/o
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disease
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Hives
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Appearance of wheals as part of allergic reaction
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Inflammation
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Tissues response to injury from pathogens or physical agents
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Lymphedema
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Edema appearing in extremities due to obstruction of lymph flow through lymphatic vessels
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Splenomegaly
Enlarged spleen
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Urticaria
Severe itching associated with hives
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Allergic asthma
Inflammation and narrowing of airways triggered by inhaling an allergen
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Allergic conjunctivitis
Inflammation of conjunctiva (protective membrane over eyeball) caused by allergens in the air
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Allergic rhinitis
Allergic reaction caused by inhaling an allergen; hay fever
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Anaphylactic shock
Life-threatening condition resulting from a severe allergic reaction
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Contact dermatitis
Skin irritation caused by skin coming into direct contact with an allergen
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Adenoiditis
Inflammation of adenoids
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Lymphadenitis
Inflammation of lymph nodes
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Lymphadenopathy
General term for lymph node diseases
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Lymphangioma
Tumor in a lymphatic vessel
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Mononucleosis
Kissing disease; cause by Epstein-Barr virus
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Thymoma
Tumor of thymus gland
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Tonsillitis
Inflammation of tonsils
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Disease involving defect in cell-mediated immunity system; attacks T4 lymphocytes
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Virus that causes AIDS; also known as retrovirus
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Kaposi’s sarcoma
Form of skin cancer frequently seen in patients with AIDS
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Pneumocytosis pneumonia
Pneumonia common in patients with weakened immune system
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Adenoidectomy
Surgical removal of adenoids
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Lymphadenectomy
Surgical removal of lymph node
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Splenectomy
Surgical removal of spleen
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Thymectomy
Surgical removal of thymus gland
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Tonsillectomy
Surgical removal of tonsils
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aggluntin/o
clumping
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bas/o
base
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chrom/o
color
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coagul/o
clotting
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eosin/o
rosy red
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fus/o
pouring
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granul/o
granules
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hem/o
blood
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hemat/o
blood
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morph/o
shape
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myel/o
bone marrow, spinal cord
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neutr/o
neutral
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sanguin/o
blood
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septic/o
infection
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-apheresis
removal, carry away
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-crit
separation of
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-cytic
pertaining to cells
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-cytosis
more than normal number of cells
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-emia
blood condition
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-globin
protein
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-oid
resembling
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-penia
abnormal decrease, too few
