Lymphatic and Immune Systems Flashcards
(34 cards)
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aden/o
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gland
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denoid/o
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adenoid
a patch of lymphoid tissue that sits at the very back of the nasal passage. Like tonsils, adenoids help keep the body healthy by trapping harmful bacteria and viruses that we breathe in or swallow.
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aut/o
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self
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blast/o
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immature
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carcin/o
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cancer
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immun/o
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immunity, safe
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lingu/o
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tongue
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lymphaden/o
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lymph gland (node)
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lymphangi/o
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lymph vessels
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lymph/o
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lymph
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nas/o
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nose
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c/o
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tumor
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palat/o
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palate or roof of mouth
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phag/o
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eating or swallowing
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pharyng/o
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pharynx, throat
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splen/o
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spleen
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therap/o
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therapy
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thym/o
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thymus gland
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tonsil/o
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tonsils
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-immune
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immunity, safe
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-lytic
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destroy
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-oma
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tumor
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anti-
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against
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macro-
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large
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meta-
beyond, change
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micro/o
small
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peri-
surround
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Autoimmune disease
A condition in which the body's immune system becomes defective and produces antibodies against itself (e.g. hemolytic anemia, rheumatoid arthritis)
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Lymph
A clear, colorless, alkaline fluid found in the lymphatic vessels
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Lymphedema
An abnormal accumulation of lymph in the interstitial spaces
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Lymphoma
A lymphoid neoplasm, usually malignant
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Opportunistic infection
A protozoal (parasite), fungal, viral or bacterial infection that occurs when one's immune system is compromised
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AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
the late stage of HIV infection that occurs when the body's immune system is badly damaged because of the virus
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HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
