Medical Term Chapter 6 – Flashcards
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Against
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anti-
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Eat, swallow
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phag/o
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Lymph node
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lymphaden/o
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Lymph vessel
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lymphangi/o
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Poison
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tox/o
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Flesh
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sarc/o
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Formative material of cells
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-plasm
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Protection, safe
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immun/o
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Spleen
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splen/o
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Tumor
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onc/o
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Bacteria capable of movement
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spirochetes
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Chain-forming bacteria
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streptococci
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Cluster-forming bacteria
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staphylococci
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Live only by invading cells
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viruses
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Live within other organisms
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parasites
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The __ has/have a hemolytic function.
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spleen
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Inflammation of the lymph nodes is known as __.
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lymphadenitis
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The medical term for the condition commonly known as shingles is __.
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herpes zoster
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Proteins who activate the immune system, fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication, and signal other cells to increase their defenses are known as __.
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interferons
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The __ plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune system.
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thymus
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The protective ring of lymphoid tissue around the back of the nose and upper throat is formed by the __.
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tonsils
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Secondary __ can be caused by cancer treatments, burns, or injuries.
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lymphedema
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Fats that cannot be transported by the bloodstream are absorbed by the __ that are located in the villi that line the small intestine.
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lacteals
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The parasite __ is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated animal feces.
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toxoplasmosis
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A/An __ is a type of leukocytes that surrounds and kills invading cells. This type of cell also removes dead cells and stimulates the action of other immune cells.
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macrophage
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Filter harmful substances from lymph
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lymph nodes
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Lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum
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vermiform appendix
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Combine with antibodies to dissolve foreign cells
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complement system cells
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Stores extra erythrocytes
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spleen
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Wraps the body in a physical barrier
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intact skin
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The __ acts as intracellular signals to begin the immune response.
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cytokines
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A __ drug is a medication that kills or damages cells.
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cytotoxic
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The __ develop from B cells and secrete large bodies of antibodies coded to destroy specific antigens.
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plasma cells
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The antibody therapy known as __ is used to treat multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, and some cancers.
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synthetic interferons
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Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a __.
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virus
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A Sarkoma is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue.
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Sarcoma
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The adanoids, which are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils, are located in the nasopharynx.
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Adenoids
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Lymphiscintigraphy is a diagnostic test that is performed to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.
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Lymphoncintigraphy
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Antiobiotics are commonly used to combat bacterial infections.
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Antibiotics
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Varichella is commonly known as chickenpox.
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Varicella
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CIS
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Carcinoma in situ
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DCIS
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Ductal Carcinoma in situ
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LE
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lymphedema
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MMR
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Measles, mumps, & Rubella Vaccination
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Ag
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Antigen
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__ is the process through which a tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply.
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angiogenesis
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An opportunistic infections that is frequently associated with HIV is __.
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Kaposi's sarcoma
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Malaria is cause by a __ that is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
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parasite
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Bacilli, which are rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria, cause__.
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anthrax
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Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of __.
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mumps
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A severe systemic reaction to an allergen causing serious symptoms that develop very quickly is known as __.
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anaphylaxis
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In __ radioactive materials are implanted into the tissues to be treated.
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brachytheraphy
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When testing for HIV, a/an __ test produces more accurate results than the ELISA test.
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Western Blot
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A/An __ is a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels.
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lyphangioma
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After primary cancer treatments have been completed, __ therapy is used to decrease the chances that the cancer will recur.
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adjuvant
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An antineoplastic is a medication that blocks the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells.
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Anti heo plast ic
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Metastasis is the new cancer site that results from spreading process.
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Meta stasis
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Osteosarcoma is a hard-tissue sarcoma that usually involves the upper shaft of the long bones, pelvis, or knee.
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Osteo sarc oma
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Cytomegalovirus is a member of the hespesvirus family that causes a variety of disease.
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Cyto megalo vir us
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Antiangiogenesis is a form of cancer treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor.
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Anti angio genesis
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Inflammatory breast cancer is the most aggressive and least common form of breast cancer.
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True
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Lymph carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
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False
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A myosarcoma is benign tumor derived from muscle tissue.
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False
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Reed-Sternberg cells are present in Hodgkins lymphoma.
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True
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Septic shock is caused by a viral infection.
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False
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Dr. Wei diagnosed her patient as having an enlarged spleen due to damaged caused by his injuries. The medical term for this condition is __.
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splenomegaly
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At the beginning of the treatment of Juanita Phillips' breast cancer, a/an __ breast biopsy was performed using an x-ray guided needle.
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needle
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Mr. Grossman described his serious illness as being caused by a "superbug infection."His doctor describes these bacteria as being __.
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Antibiotic Resistant bacteria
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Dorothy Peterson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She and her doctor agreed upon treating this surgically with a/an __. This procedure in which the cancerous tissue with a margin of normal tissue are removed.
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lumpectomy
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Every day since his kidney transplant, Mr. Lanning must take a/an __ to prevent rejection of the donor organ.
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immunosuppressant
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Rosita Sanchez is 2 months pregnant, and she and her doctor are worried because her rash was diagnosed as __. They are concerned because this condition can produce defects in Rosita's developing child.
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Rubella
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Tarana Inglis took __ to relieve the symptoms of her allergies.
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antihistamines
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The __ virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The most severe variety spreads to the spinal cord and brain.
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West Nile
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John Fogelman was diagnosed with having a/an __. This malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues, including hard, soft, and liquid tissues.
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sarcoma
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Jane Doe is infected with HIV. One of her medications is acyclovir, which is a/an __ drug.
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antiviral
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The __ are specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies. Each lymphocyte makes a specific antibody that is capable of destroying a specific antigen.
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B cells
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Any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues is known as a/an __ disorder.
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autoimmune
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The __ lymph nodes are located in the groin.
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inguinal
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A/An __ is any one of a large group of carcinomas derived from glandular tissue.
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adenocarcinoma
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A/An __ drug is used either as an immunosuppressant or as an antineoplastic.
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cytotoxic
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The study of the immune system is known as __
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Immunology
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Surgical removal of the spleen is a/an __
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splenectomy
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Inflammation of the thymus is known as __
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thymitis
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Inflammation of the lymph vessels is known as __
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lymphangitis
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The term meaning to suture the spleen is __
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splenorrhaphy
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The surgical removal of the adenoids is a/an __
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adenoidectomy
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The surgical removal of a lymph node is a/an __
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lymphadenectomy
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A tumor originating in the thymus is known as __
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thymoma
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Inflammation of the tonsils is known as __
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tonsillitus
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Inflammation of the spleen is known as __
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splenitis
