Word Parts
Lymphatic Structures
Immune Cells
Immunity & Antibodies
Disorders & Defense
50
This suffix means deficiency.
What is -penia?
50
These structures filter lymph before it returns to the bloodstream.
What are lymph nodes?
50
These white blood cells are also called leukocytes.
What are white blood cells?
50
This type of immunity is gained through vaccination.
What is acquired active immunity?
50
Swelling caused by excess fluid buildup is called this.
What is edema?
100
This word part means clumping or sticking together.
What is agglutin/o?
100
This organ filters blood and destroys worn-out red blood cells.
What is the spleen?
100
This leukocyte becomes a macrophage once it enters tissues.
What is a monocyte?
100
This type of immunity is present at birth.
What is natural immunity?
100
This condition occurs when the immune system attacks its own tissues.
What is an autoimmune disease?
150
This suffix means breakdown or destruction.
What is -lysis?
150
This structure is where T lymphocytes mature.
What is the thymus?
150
These leukocytes are responsible for phagocytosis.
What are neutrophils?
150
This immunoglobulin can cross the placenta.
What is IgG?
150
This life-threatening allergic reaction requires epinephrine.
What is anaphylaxis?
200
This term means abnormal increase in lymphocytes.
What is lymphocytosis?
200
These lymphatic structures are found in the digestive system.
What are Peyer’s patches?
200
These cells are responsible for antibody production.
What are B lymphocytes?
200
This term describes reduction or inhibition of immune function.
What is immunosuppression?
200
This virus causes AIDS by destroying immune function.
(Full Name)
What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
250
This term means disease of lymph nodes.
What is lymphadenopathy?
250
This duct drains lymph from the right arm and right side of the head and thorax.
What is the right lymphatic duct?
250
This type of cell targets/destroys virus-infected and cancer cells.
What are natural killer (NK) cells?
250
This type of immunity occurs when antibodies are passed from mother to infant.
What is acquired passive immunity?
250
A disease restricted to a specific population or geographic area is described as this.
What is endemic?