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Term meaning abnormal condition of lymph nodes.
Lymphadenopathy
This problem occurs when lymph fluid is not returned to circulation and builds up in tissues.
Edema
These cells alerts the rest of the immune system.
What are Eosinophils?
This pathogen causes AIDS.
What are viruses?
Term meaning increase in lymphocytes.
Lymphocytosis
When left untreated this virus destroys the immune system
What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
This pathogen is created by the body.
What are cancer cells?
After being hit by a truck this period is considered "healing period".
What is convalescence?
Suffix meaning breakdown or destruction.
What is -lysis?
This process is impaired when neutrophils cannot engulf pathogens.
Phagocytosis
This system supports the Immune System, but is not part of it
What is the Cardiovascular system?
Diseases acquired int he hospital have this odd name.
What is nosocomial?
Medical term for reduced immune function
Immunosuppression
This happens when the immune system attacks its own tissues.
Autoimmune disease
Swelling of this structure is common when sick.
What are Lymph Nodes?
This term is commonplace when we don't know what is affecting the patient.
What is Idiopathic?
Term meaning deficiency of white blood cells.
Leukopenia
This immune problem increases cancer risk by reducing tumor surveillance.
Immunosuppression
This specific lymphatic structure is commonly removed.
What are the lingual tonsils?