Lymphatic and Immune System: Chapter 6 Crossword Puzzle – Flashcards
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Adenocarcinoma
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cancer derived from glandular tissue
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Immuno
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combining form meaning immune, protected, safe
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Mononucleosis
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disorder caused by the Epstein Barr virus
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Lacteals
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specialized lymph capillaries located in the small intestine
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Carcino
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combining form meaning cancer
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ELISA
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acronym for HIV blood test
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Lingual
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tonsils located at the base of the tongue
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Staging
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classifying tumors as to how far the disease has progressed
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Auto
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combining form meaning self
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Myoma
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benign tumor of muscle tissue
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Oncology
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study of tumors and cancer
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Malignant
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life threatening
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Bacilli
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rod shaped, spore forming bacteria
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Rubella
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three day measles
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Benign
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not recurring and with a favorable chance for recovery
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Neoplasm
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tumor
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Lytic
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suffix meaning to reduce or destroy
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Teletherapy
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radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body
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Pathogen
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disease causing microorganism
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Splenomegaly
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abnormally enlarged spleen
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Cervical
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lymph nodes located along the neck
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Shingles
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herpes zoster
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Hemolytic
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to remove and destroy worn out red blood cells
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Nodes
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bean shaped structures of the lymph system
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Sarco
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combining form meaning flesh
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Phagocyte
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white blood cells able to eat cell debris and pathogens
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Seronegative
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lacking antibodies of a specific type in serum
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Blasto
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combining form meaning immature or embroynic
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Lympho
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combining form meaning lymph
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Oma
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suffix meaning tumor or new growth
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Antibody
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disease fighting protein created by the immune system
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Tic
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suffix meaning pertaining to
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Debilitated
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weakened or loss of strength
