Word Parts
splen/o
spleen
lymph/o
lymph, lymphatic tissue
carcinoma
a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue
bacteria
a group of one‑celled microscopic organisms, some of which are pathogenic.
antigen
any substance that the body regards as being foreign
anti–
(against)
lymphedema
swelling of the tissues due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within the tissues.
benign
something that is not life‑threatening.
malaria
a disease caused by a parasite that lives in certain mosquitoes and is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
antibody
a disease‑fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen.
carcin/o
cancerous
lymphangi/o
lymph vessel
malignant
becoming progressively worse and life‑threatening.
rubella
a viral infection characterized by a low‑grade fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes, and a fine, pink rash.
cytokines
a group of proteins such as interferons and interleukins released primarily by the T cells
–plasm
(formative material of cells)
lymphadenopathy
any disease process affecting a lymph node or nodes.
metastasis
describes the process by which cancer is spread to a new site
cytomegalovirus
a type of herpesvirus found in most body fluids.
immunoglobulins
antibodies that bind with specific antigens in the antigen–antibody response.
sarc/o
(flesh, connective tissue)
spleenomegaly
an abnormal enlargement of the spleen.
myosarcoma
a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue.
opportunistic infection
an infection caused by a pathogen that does not normally produce illness in healthy humans.
immunosuppressant
a substance that prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response.