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26 Cards in this Set
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immunology
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la inmunología
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pathogens
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los patógenos
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bacteria
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la bacteria
el gérmen |
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virus
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el virus
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fungus
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el hongo
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parasite
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el parásito
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keratin
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la queratina
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white blood cells
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los glóbulos blancos -
cells of the immune system - leukocyte (leucocito) |
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phagocyte
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el fagocito -
specialized cells that engulf substances such as tissue debris, bacteria, & other foreign materials introduced into the body |
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platelet
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la plaqueta -
element essential in the blood for coagulation |
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tissue
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el tejido
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redness
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la eritema, "el rubor"
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swelling
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el edema, la hinchazón
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cell
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la célula
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neutrophil
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el neutrófilo
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lymphocite
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el linfocito -
a cell of the lymphoid tissue |
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macrophage
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el macrófago -
a large cell present in blood, lymph, & connective tissues that removes waste products from bloodstream |
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mast cell
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antibodies
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los anticuerpos -
protein substances produced by lymph tissue in response to the presence of antigens |
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memory cell
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la célula memorial ???
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thymus
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el timo -
a primary lymphoid organ essential for proper immune functioning |
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stem cell
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la célula madre
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T cells
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los linfocitos T
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humoral immunity
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la inmunidad humoral -
immunity related to antibodies circulating in the bloodstream |
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active immunity
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la inmunidad activa -
the development of antibodies as a result of infection or vaccine |
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passive immunity
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la inmunidad pasiva -
protection acquired by the introduction of antibodies obtained from a donor's serum |
