Combining forms
means lymph gland
lymphadeno
Malignant tumor of bone
osteosarcoma
Done for confirmation of a positive ELISA test
western blot
Oncologist
Name of lymph nodes under armpits
axillary
Meaning cancer
carcino
Malignancy that develops in the lymphatic system
lymphoma
Treatment of multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C and some cancers
synthetic interferon
Member of the radiology team that performs the tests for breast pathology
mammographer
number of tonsils
3
sarco
Also known as chickenpox
varicella
Used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant-hormone like preparation
corticosteroid drugs
Prepared slides of body cells and examines for cancerous growth
Cytotechnologist
Bodies first line of defense and protection
skin
Meaning poison
toxo
lockjaw
tetanus
Type of drug that kills or damages cells
cytotoxic
radiation therapist
Type of immunity passed from mother to child before birth, only lasts a short time
natural
Meaning protected
immuno
also known as swollen glands
lymphadenitis
Xray guided needed removes small sample of tissue for testing
needle biopsy
Diagnoses and treats allergies
allergist
Severe response to an allergen
anaphylaxis or systemic reaction