 | Term | Definition |
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) |
Disease that involves a defect in the cell-mediated immunity system. |
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AIDS-related complex (ARC) |
Early satge of AIDS. There is a positive test for the virus but only mild symptoms of weight loss, fatigue, skin rash, and anorexia. |
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anaphylactic shock |
Life-threatening condition resulting from a severe allergic reaction. |
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elephantiasis |
Inflammation, obstruction, and destruction of the lymph vessels that result in enlarged tissues due to edema |
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graft vs. host disease (GVHD) |
Serious complication of bone marrow transplant. |
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Hodgkin's disease |
Also called Hodkin's lymphoma. Cancer of the lymphatic cells found in concentration of the lymph nodes. |
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Kaposi's sarcoma |
Form of skin cancer frequently seen in patients with AIDS |
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lymphadinitis |
Inflammation of the lymph nodes |
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malignant lymphoma |
Cancerous tumor of the lymphatic tissues other that Hodkin's lymphoma |
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mononeucleosis |
Acute infectious disease with a number of atypical lymphocytes. Abnormal liver function may occur. |
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non-Hodkin's lymphoma |
Cancer of the lymphatic tissues other than Hodkin's lymphoma |
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peritonsillar abscess |
Infection of the tissues between the tonsils and the pharynx |
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pneumocystis carinii |
pneumonia common in AIDS patients that is caused by infection with an opportunistic parasite. |
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sarcoidosis |
Disease of unknown cause tha forms fibrous lesions. |
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severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome |
Diesease seen in children born with a nonfunctioning immune system. Often forced to live in sealed sterile rooms. |
