Lymphatic & Immune System chap 6 Flashcards by Lanie Cannon

lymph/o

The fluid that removes cellular waste, pathogens, and dead blood cells from tissues.

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Lymphatic Vessels and Ducts

The capillaries, vessels, and ducts that return lymph from tissues to the venous bloodstream.

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lymphangi/o

lymph vessel

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Lymph Nodes

Bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and trap pathogens.

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lymphaden/o

lymph node or gland

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Tonsils and Adenoids

Lymphoid structures that protect the entry to the respiratory system.

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tonsill/o , adenoid/o

tonsil and adenoid combining forms

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Spleen

Lymphoid organ with immune and lymphatic roles.

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splen/o

spleen

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Bone Marrow

Produces lymphocytes; also means spinal cord.

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myel/o

bone marrow or spinal cord

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Lymphocytes

Specialized white blood cells involved in immune reactions.

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lymphocyt/o

lymphocyte combining form

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Thymus

Gland with immune functions located in the upper chest.

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thym/o

thymus combining form

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anti-

against

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carcin/o

cancerous

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immun/o

immune, protection, safe

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neo-, ne/o

new, strange

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-oma

tumor, neoplasm

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onc/o

tumor

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phag/o

eat, swallow

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-plasm

formative material of cells

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sarc/o

flesh, connective tissue

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-tic

pertaining to

tox/o

poison, poisonous

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

AIDS; a severe immunodeficiency caused by HIV.

allergen

Substance that triggers an allergic response.

anaphylaxis

Severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

antibiotics

Drugs that destroy or inhibit bacterial growth.

antibody

A protein produced by the immune system in response to an antigen.

antifungal

Agent that destroys or inhibits fungi.

antigen

Substance that triggers an immune response.

antigen–antibody reaction

Immune reaction between antigens and antibodies.

autoimmune disorder

Condition in which the immune system attacks the body.

bacilli

Rod-shaped bacteria.

bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms.

benign

Not cancerous; not spreading.

candidiasis

Yeast infection caused by Candida.

carcinoma

Malignant tumor of epithelial origin.

carcinoma in situ

Localized cancer that has not spread.

complement system

Group of proteins that enhance immune responses.

cytokines

Proteins that signal immune responses.

cytomegalovirus

Common virus causing infection, especially in immunocompromised.

cytotoxic drug

Drug that kills or damages cells.

ductal carcinoma in situ

Noninvasive breast cancer located in milk ducts.

hemolytic

Destruction of red blood cells.

herpes zoster

Shingles; a viral infection reactivating chickenpox.

Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Cancer of the lymphatic system with Reed-Sternberg cells.

human immunodeficiency virus

Virus that causes AIDS.

immunoglobulins

Antibodies produced by plasma cells in response to antigens.

immunosuppressant

Drug that reduces immune response.

immunotherapy

Treatment that stimulates or restores the immune system.

infectious mononucleosis

Viral infection often called mono.

infiltrating ductal carcinoma

Type of invasive breast cancer.

interferons

Proteins that fight viruses and modulate the immune response.

lymphadenopathy

Disease of swollen lymph nodes.

lymphangioma

Benign tumor of lymph vessels.

lymphedema

Swelling due to lymph accumulation.

lymphocytes

White blood cells that fight infection.

lymphoma

Cancer of the lymphatic tissue.

lymphoscintigraphy

Imaging used to track lymph flow and detect blockages.

macrophage

Large immune cell that digests pathogens.

malaria

Mosquito-borne infectious disease.

malignant

Cancerous; harmful and potentially spreading.

mammography

X-ray imaging of the breast.

metastasis

Spread of cancer cells to other body parts.

metastasize

To spread from one part of the body to another.

myoma

Benign tumor of muscle.

myosarcoma

Malignant tumor of muscle tissue.

non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Lymphoma that doesn't contain Reed-Sternberg cells.

opportunistic infection

Infection that occurs when immunity is low.

osteosarcoma

Bone cancer often affecting the long bones.

parasite

Organism that lives on or in a host.

rabies

Viral disease that affects the nervous system.

rickettsia

Bacteria transmitted by lice, fleas, ticks, or mites.

rubella

Viral infection also known as German measles.

sarcoma

Cancer of connective tissue.

spirochetes

Spiral-shaped bacteria.

splenomegaly

Enlargement of the spleen.

staphylococci

Cluster-forming bacteria.

streptococci

Chain-forming bacteria.

systemic reaction

Severe allergic reaction affecting the whole body.

teletherapy

Radiation therapy given from a distance.

toxoplasmosis

Infection caused by a parasite, often from cat feces.

varicella

Chickenpox; viral infection with a blister-like rash.

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