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suppression or deficiency of the cellular immune response, qcquired by exposure to human immunodeficiency virus
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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acquired immunity attributable to the presence of antibodies or of immune lymphoid cells formed in response to antigen stimulus
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active immunity
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the loss of hair from the body and the scalp
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alopecia
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systemic reaction that produces life threatening changes in the circulation and bronchioles
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anaphylactic
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a sudden severe allergic reaction
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anaphylaxis
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a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues as a result of reduced numbers of red cells or hemoglobin
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anemia
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a localized edematous reaction of the deep dermis or subcutaneous or submucosal tissues appearing as giant wheals
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angioedema
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inflammatory disease of the spine causing stiffness and pain
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ankylosing spondylitis
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absence or loss of appetite for food. Seen in depression, with illness and asa side effect of some medications
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anorexia
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an immunoglobin molecule having a specific amino acid sequence that gives each antibody the ability to adhere to and interact only with the antigen that induced the synthesis
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antibody
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a protein marker on the surface of cells that identifies the type of cell
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antigen
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not progressive; for example a tumor that is not cancerous
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benign
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a sample of tissue removed for examination
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biopsy
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a general name for over 100 diseases in which abnormal cells grow out of control; a malignant tumor
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cancer
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specific agent known to promote the cancer process
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carcinogen
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production of lymphocytes by thymus in response to antigen exposure
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cell mediated immunity
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the treatment of disease with medication; often refers to cancer therapy
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chemotherapy
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property of normal cells in which contact by the cell w/ another cell or tissue signals cells to stop dividing
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contact inhibition
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species specific herpesvirus; usually harmless to those w/ functional immune systems; may cause fatal pneumonia in those who are immunocompromised. Affects retina and may cause blindness in those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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cytomegalovirus
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destructive to cells
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cytotoxic
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similar to a second degree burn. Skin surfaces that are especially warm and moist, such as groin perineum and axillae have poor tolerance
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desquamation
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a substance produced in the body that increases gastric secretion, increases capillary permeability, and contracts the bronchial smooth mucle. Plays a role in allergic reaction
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histamine
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a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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human immunodeficiency virus
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involves primarily B cells but is assisted by T cells
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humoral immunity
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localized, not invading surrounding tissue
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in situ
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a vascular malignancy that is often first apparent in the skin or mucous membranes but may involve the viscera
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Kaposi's sarcoma
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abnormal decrease of white blood cells usually below 5000/mm
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leukopenia
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cells present in the blood and lymphatic tissue that provide the main means of immunity for the body; white blood cells
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lymphocyte
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growing, resisting treatment; used to decribe a tumor or cancerous cells
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malignant
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movement of bacteria or body cells (especially cancer cells) from one part of the body to another
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metastasis
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inflammation of a mucous membrane
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mucositis
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time period when the cell counts are the lowest
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nadir
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new abnormal tissue growth, as in a tumor
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neoplasm
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neutropenia
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granular leukocytes (white blood cells) having a nucleus with three to five lobes connected to threads of chromatin and cytoplasm containing very find granules
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neutrophil
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the study of cancer and cancer treatment
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oncology
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viruses linked to cancer in humans
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oncovirus
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the relief of symptoms without cure
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palliation
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reinforcement of the immune system with immune serum for such conditions as tetanus, diptheria and venomous snake bite
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passive immunity
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an acute pneumonia caused by Pneumocystiis carinii, a fungus. Occurs in immunodeficient adults and is a defining opportunistic infection of AIDS
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peneumocystis carinii pneumonia
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items worn to protect oneself and one's patients from direct transmission of organisms that includes globes, surgical masks, goggles, gowns, and shoe booties based on the task to be performed and the type of isolation precaustions to use
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personal protective equipment
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cancer treatment with ionizing radiation
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radiation therapy
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inflammation of the mouth
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stomatitis
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the formation of a clot and inflammation within a vein
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thrombocytopenia
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an abnormal growth of cells or tissues; tumors may be benign or malignant;
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tumor
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hives signifying an allergic reaction
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urticaria
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agent that causes blistering of tissue
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vesicant
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leukocytes; the body's primary defence against infection
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white blood cells
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dry mouth caused by reduction in secretions
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xerostomia
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Phagocytize pathogens labeled with antibodies
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Macrophages
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Produce antibodies
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Plasma cells
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Limit the immune response once the pathogen has been destroyed
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Suppressor T cells
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Initiate a rapid immune response if the pathogen reenters the body
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Memory cells
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Destroy cells directly by lysing their membranes
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Cytotoxic T cells
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May become plasma cells or memory cells
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B cells
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Participate in antigen recognition and activate B cells
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Helper T cells
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Found on mucous membranes
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IgA
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Provides long term immunity
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IgG
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Form the receptors on B cells
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IgD
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Important in allergic reactions
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IgE
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Cross the placenta to fetal circulation
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IgG
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Found in breast milk
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IgA
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The first antibody produced in an infection
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IgM
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_________ are chemical markers that identify cells or molecules
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antigens
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__________ is the ability to destroy pathogens or other foreign material and to prevent further cases of certain infectious diseases.
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immunity
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__________ , __________ and __________ are the three types of lymphocytes
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NK, T cells, B cells
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__________ mature in the thymus gland
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T cells
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Antibodies are also called __________
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immunoglobulins
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__________ is the type of immunity that involves only T cells
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cell mediated
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__________ is the type of immunity in which a person has recovered from a disease and now has antibodies and memory cells specific for that pathogen
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naturally acquired active
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The immunoglobulin __________ crosses the placenta and provides long term immunity following recovery from an illness
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IgG
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Lymph node enlargement with tenderness is usually indicative of __________
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inflammation
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The __________ of a white blood cell differential are increased in bacterial infections
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neutrophils
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Allergy shots
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immunotherapy
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Tests for antibodies to human imunodeficiency virus (HIV) and is used as a screening test
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Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
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Important in allergic reactions and attaches to mast cells
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IgE
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Swelling around the eyes
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periorbital edema
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A test done to confirm a diagnosis, determine a prognosis, or evaluate effectiveness of treatment
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biopsies
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Found in secretions of all mucous membranes
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IgA
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Itching
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Pruritus
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An abnormal protein found in plasma during an acute inflammatory process
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C-reactive protein
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