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antibiotics

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Medications that inhibit growth or kill pathogenic bacterial microorganisms.

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antibody

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A disease-fighting protein created by the immune system.

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antifungal

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An agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.

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antigen

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Any substance recognized by the immune system as foreign.

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carcinoma

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A malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.

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carcinoma in situ

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A malignant tumor that has not disturbed or invaded surrounding tissues.

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immunodeficiency disorder

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A condition where the immune response is compromised.

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immunoglobulins

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Antibodies produced by plasma cells.

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immunotherapy

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A treatment that involves stimulating or repressing the immune response.

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lymphocytes

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Leukocytes that are formed in bone marrow as stem cells.

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lymphoscintigraphy

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A diagnostic test to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.

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lymphedema

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Swelling of the tissues due to abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid.

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lymphadenitis

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Inflammation of the lymph nodes.

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lymphangioma

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A benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels.

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antineoplastic

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A medication that blocks the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells.

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lymphoma

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Malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues.

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myoma

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A benign tumor made up of muscle tissue.

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oncologist

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A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant disorders.

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macrophage

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A large leukocyte that kills invading cells.

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neoplasm

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A mass produced by rapid, abnormal growth of body tissue.

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sarcoma

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A malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues.

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splenomegaly

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An enlarged spleen.

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hemolytic

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Destruction of worn-out erythrocytes and release of the hemoglobin for reuse.

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toxoplasmosis

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Transmission of a parasite through animal feces.

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immunodeficiency syndrome
The advanced and fatal stage of HIV infection.
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allergen
A substance that produces an allergic reaction.
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anaphylaxis
A severe response to an allergen, which can be life-threatening.
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antigen-antibody reaction
The binding of antigens to antibodies.
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autoimmune disorder
A condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues.
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bacilli
Rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria.
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bacteria
One-celled microscopic organisms.
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candidiasis
Yeast infections that occur on skin or mucous membranes.
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complement system
A group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood and combine with antibodies to assist in warding off pathogenic bacteria and foreign cells.
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cytokines
A group of proteins released primarily by T cells.
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cytomegalovirus
A common virus that produces few symptoms in healthy humans.
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cytotoxic drug
A medication that kills or damages cells.
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ductal carcinoma in situ
Breast cancer that has not yet broken through the wall of a milk duct.
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herpes zoster
An acute viral infection causing painful skin eruptions along the path of an inflamed nerve.
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Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Cancer in the lymphatic system characterized by large cancerous cells.
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immunodeficiency virus
A bloodborne infection that damages or kills T cells.
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immunosuppressant
A substance that prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response.
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mononucleosis
A contagious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
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infiltrating ductal carcinoma
Breast cancer that has broken through the milk duct wall and invaded fatty breast tissue.
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interferons
Proteins produced by cells as a defense response to viruses.
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lymphadenopathy
Any disease process affecting lymph nodes.
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malaria
A mosquito-borne disease caused by a plasmodium parasite.
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mammography
A radiographic examination of breasts to detect tumors or precancerous cells.
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metastasis
A new cancer site resulting from the spreading process.
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metastasize
The process of cancer spreading from a primary location to a secondary site.
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non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Cancer originating in lymphocytes.
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opportunistic infection
An infection that occurs in a debilitated host.
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osteosarcoma
A malignant tumor of hard tissue most often found in long bones.
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parasite
A plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that host organism.
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rabies
An acute viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite or saliva of an infected animal.
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rickettsia
A small bacterium that lives in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites.
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rubella
A viral infection with low-grade fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes, and rash.
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spirochetes
Long, slender spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls.
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staphylococci
Species of bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters resembling grapes.
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systemic reaction
Inflammation from toxins, allergens, or infections that spreads to other bodily organs.
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teletherapy
Radiation treatment administered at a distance from the body.
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varicella
A highly contagious condition caused by the herpes virus (chickenpox).

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