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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 lymphhadenitis | also known as swollen glands, is an inflammation of the lymph nodes |
| lymphadenopathy | is any disease process usually involving enlargement of the lymph nodes |
| lymphangiogram | is a radiographic study of the lymphatic vessels and nodes with the use of a contrast medium to make these structures visible. |
| lymphangioma | is a benign abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels forming a mass. |
| lymphedema | is an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid that causes swelling usually in the arms. |
| lymphocytes | are WBCs that specialize so they can attack specific microorganisms. |
| lymphokines | which are produced by the T cells, direct the immune response by signaling between the cells of the immune system. They attract macrophages to the infected site and prepare them to attack |
| lymphoma | is a general term applied to malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system |
| marcophage | which is a type of phagocyte, protects the body by ingesting invading cells and by interacting with other cells of the immune system |
| metastasis | the new cancer site that results from the spreading process |
| metastasize | the process by which cancer spreads from one place to another. |
| moniliasis | which is caused by the pathogenic yeast Candida albicans, is an infection of the skin or mucous membranes. These infections are usually localized in the mouth or the vagina. |
| myoma | cancer of the muscle |
| myosacroma | is a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue |
| neoplasm | new and abnormal tissue formation |
| neuroblastoma | is a sarcoma of nervous system orgin |
| non-Hodgkins Lymphoma | is used to describe all lymphomas other than hodgkins lymphoma |
| oncologist | is a specialist in the diagnosing and treating malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer. |
| oncology | is the study of the prevention, causes, and treatment tumors and cancer. |
| opportunistic infection | is a pathogen that normally does not cause disease but is able to cause illness in a weakened host whose resistance has been decreased by a different disorder |
| osteosarcoma | is a malignant tumor usually involving the upper shaft of long bones, the pelvis, or knee. |
| parasite | is a plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that organism |
| pathogen | is a microorganism that causes a disease. A microorganism is a living organism that is so small it can be seen only with the aid of a microscope. |
| phagocyte | is large WBC that can ingest and destroy substances such as cell debris, dust, pollen, and pathogens. |
| phagocytosis | When a phagocyte that eats a substance |
| rabies | is a acute viral infection that may be transmitted to humans by the blood, tissue, or saliva of an infected animal. |
| retinoblastoma | is a malignant tumor of childhood arising from cells of the retina of the eye and usually occurring before the third year of life |
| rickettsia | is a small bacterium that lives in lice, fleas, ticks and mites. |
| rubella | is a viral infection characterized by fever and a diffuse, fine, red rash. if the mother had rubella, during the early stages of pregnancy, the disease may cause congenital abnormalities in the infant. |
| sarcoma | is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue. Tissues affected by sarcomas include bones, bladder, kidneys liver, lungs, muscles, and spleen. |
| spirochetes | are spiral-shaped bacteria that have flexible walls and are capable of movement. |
| splenomegaly | is an enlargement of the spleen. |
| splenorrhagia | is bleeding from the spleen. |
| staphylococci | are bacteria that form the irregular groups or cluster |
| streptococci | are bacteria that form a chain |
| teletherapy | is a radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body. |
| thymus | is located superior to the heart. Although it is composted largely of lymphatic tissue, the thymus plays important roles in the endocrine and immune systems. |
| western blot test | performed to confirm the diagnosis. The western blot test, which detects the presence of specific viral proteins, produces more accurate results. |
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