Medical Dictionary - Lymphatic

Term	Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome	An acquired defect of T-cell immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
adenitis	Inflammation of a lymph node resulting in swelling or pain.
adenoids	A collection of lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx..
adenoma	A benign epithelial tumor with a glandular structure
adenovirus	Virus responsible for upper respiratory tract infections, conjunctivitis, cystitis or GI infection.
AIDS	acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ALL	acute lymphocytic leukemia
allergen	Antigen-type substance that produce immediate hypersensitivity.
AML	acute myelogenous leukemia
ANA	antinuclear antibody
anaphylaxis	A severe immune system reaction to a previously encountered antigen. Can sometimes be fatal.
anti-	against
antibiotics	An infection fighting protein made by blood plasma cells in response to an antigen. It helps destroy bacteria, viruses and toxins.
antibodies	Immunoglobulin molecules produced in lymphoid tissue that attack the antigen that induced their synthesis.
antibody	Protein produced by B cells as primary immune defense.
antifungal	Substances that destroy fungi.
antigen	Substances that are recognized by the immune system and induce an immune reaction.
antigens	Substances that are recognized by the immune system and induce an immune reaction.
antiviral	Destroying a virus or suppressing replication.
ARC	AIDS-related complex
ATL	adult T cell leukemia
autoantibody	An antibody that react with self-antigens of the organism that produced them.
autoantigens	Endogenous tissue constituents that have the ability to interact with autoantibodies and cause an immune response.
autoimmune	Disorder of the immune system in which an immune response is created against the body's own tissues.
autoimmune disorder	Immune system attacks on healthy cells by mistake.
autoimmunity	Process whereby the immune system reacts against the body's own tissues.
bacilli	A rod-shaped bacterium.
bacteria	Single cell living things. One of the three domains of life.
CA	cancer
candidiasis	An infection of moist skin areas caused by yeast. Often due to a weakened immune system or heavy antibiotic use.
carcin/o	cancerous
carcinoma	Cancer that originates in skin cells or tissue lining organs.
cervical cancer	A neoplasm of the cervix of the uterus.
chemotherapy	Treatment of cancer and other diseases by means of chemical agents.
CLL	chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CML	chronic myelogenous leukemia
CMV	cytomegalovirus
CSD	cat scratch disease
cytokines	Substances, such as interferon, interleukin, and growth factors, that are secreted by certain cells of the immune system that act as intercellular mediators.
cytomegalovirus	A virus that can be inactive within healthy people, but can cause severe pneumonia when immune systems are suppressed. Symptoms similar to mononucleosis.
dengue	An acute febrile disease transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It occurs in tropical regions and is characterized by fever, severe pain, headache and rash.
DPT	diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (vaccine)
EBV	Epstein-Barr virus
ELISA	enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
epitope	Any site on an antigen that interact with specific antibodies.
GVHD	graft-versus-host disease
herpes	An infection caused by a herpes simplex virus. Can affect the genitals, buttocks or anal areas. Oral herpes causes cold sores on the face or mouth.
hiv	Human immunodeficiency virus.
Hodgkin's lymphoma	A type of lymphoma, a cancer of tissue in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow. The first sign is often an enlargement of lymph node.
hypersensitivity	Abnormally high response to an antigen.
IF	interferon
Ig	immunoglobulin
immun/o	immune, safe
immunity	Protection from diseases, particularly infectious diseases.
immunization	A process for building or augmenting resistance to an infectious disease.
immunoglobulins	An infection-fighting protein in the blood or secretory fluids that helps destroy bacteria, viruses and toxins.
immunosuppressant	Deliberate prevention or diminution of the host's immune response.
immunotherapy	Manipulation of the host's immune system in treatment of disease.
interferon	A class of small protein and glycoprotein cytokines produced by T cells, fibroblasts, and other cells in response to viral infection and other biologic and synthetic stimuli.
interferons	Proteins that are produced by the body's cells as a defensive response to pathogens.
KS	Kaposi sarcoma
leukocyt/o	white blood cell
lien/o	spleen
LIF	leukemia inhibatory factor
lymph	The interstitial fluid that is in the lymphatic system.
lymph/o	lymph
lymphaden/o	lymph node
lymphadenitis	Inflammation of the lymph nodes.
lymphadenopathy	Inflammation of the lymph nodes causing enlargement.
lymphangi/o	lymph vessel
lymphangiectasis	A transient dilatation of the lymphatic vessels.
lymphangioma	A congenital malformation of the lymphatic system.
lymphangiosarcoma	A malignant neoplasm originating from the endothelial cells of lymphatic vessels.
lymphedema	Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes. A common complication in the arms after mastectomy.
lymphocele	Cystic mass containing lymph.
lymphocytosis	An abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood.
lymphoma	A cancer of the lymphatic system.
lymphopenia	Decrease in the number of lymphocytes of the blood.
macrophage	A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. It digests targeted cells and cellular debris.
malaria	A serious parasitic disease caused by mosquito bites. Symptoms include chills, flu-like symptoms, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice.
mammography	Radiographic examination of the breast.
metastasis	The spread of a cancer or other disease from one body part to another not directly connected with it.
myosarcoma	A general term for a malignant neoplasm derived from muscular tissue.
NK	natural killer
-oma	tumor, neoplasm
onc/o	swelling, tumor
osteosarcoma	A sarcoma originating in bone-forming cells, affecting the ends of long bones.
parasite	Invertebrate organisms that live on or in another organism.
-penia	deficiency
phag/o	eat, swallow
-phil	attraction
-phylaxis	protection
-plasm	formation
preleukemia	Conditions in which the abnormalities in the peripheral blood or bone marrow represent the early manifestations of acute leukemia, but in which the changes are not of sufficient magnitude or specificity to permit a diagnosis of acute leukemia by the usual clinical criteria.
rabies	Acute viral infection affecting mammals, including humans.
rickettsia	A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria often surrounded by a protein micro capsular layer and slime layer. Transmitted to humans by arthropods. Cause Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Typhus.
rubella	Infectious viral disease caused by virus entering the respiratory tract and spreading to the lymphatic system. Often affecting children and nonimmune young adults. High risk of deafness in fetus. Preventable with MMR vaccine.
sarc/o	flesh, connective tissue
sarcoidosis	An disease that leads to inflammation, usually in the lungs, skin, or lymph nodes. Characterized by the formation of granulomas which contain giant cells.
sarcoma	A cancer of the bone, muscle, cartilage, fat, blood vessels or connective tissue.
-sarcoma	cancer of connective tissue
scirrh/o	hard, hard tumor
scrofula	Tuberculosis affecting the lymph nodes, particularly the neck.
-sepsis	decay caused by
spleen	An encapsulated lymphatic organ through which venous blood filters.
splen/o	spleen
splenectomy	Surgical procedure involving either partial or entire removal of the spleen.
splenitis	Inflammation of the spleen.
splenomegaly	Enlargement of the spleen.
staphylococci	Gram-positive bacteria. Natural populations of Staphylococcus are found on the skin and mucous membranes.
TAT	tetanus antitoxin
thymectomy	Surgical removal of the thymus gland.
thymocytes	Lymphocyte arising in the thymus.
thymoma	A neoplasm originating from thymic tissue, usually benign, and frequently encapsulated.
thymus	An organ that is part of the lymphatic system, in which T lymphocytes grow and multiply. The thymus is in the chest behind the breastbone.
-tic	pertaining to
TNF	tumor necrosis factor
TNM	tumor, node, metastasis
tonsill/o	tonsil
tonsillectomy	Surgical removal of a tonsil
tonsils	A pair of soft lymphoid tissue masses located at the rear of the throat. Part of the immune system.
tox/o	poison
toxoplasmosis	A parasitic infection by Toxoplasma gondii. Most infections are asymptomatic.
vacc	vaccination
vaccination	Administration of vaccines to stimulate the host's immune response.
vaccine	A suspension of killed or attenuated microorganisms administered for the prevention or treatment of infection.
varicella	Primary infection causes chickenpox; reactivation causes herpes zoster.
WBC	white blood cell; white blood count

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