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Medical Term Chapter 15

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phagocytosis
"Cell eating", process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris.
pyrexia
Abnormal elevation of the temperature of the body above 37° C (98.6° F) because of disease; same as fever.
attenuated
another work for decreased or weakened.
adenoid
A mass of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nasopharynx.
lymphedema
Chronic swelling of a part of the body due to collection of fluid between tissues secondary to obstruction of lymph vessels and nodes.
immunization
Administration of an agent to provide immunity.
anaphylaxis
A life threatening, acute allergic reaction in which cells release histamine- like substances.
vaccination
Administration of a vaccine to stimulate an immune response.
immunoglobulin
Another name for antibodies.
interstitial
Fills the space between the cells; allows for the movement of material into and out of cells.
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