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Systemic allergic reaction |
Allergic reactions involving several different organs Allerg- overly sensitive; -ic - pertaining to |
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Anaphylaxis |
Most severe allergic reaction. Can raise hives and airways may close up due to severe inflammation. |
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Anoxia |
Loss of oxygen in tissues |
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Autoimmune disorders |
The body makes antibodies against your self-antigens- the antigens on the body’s own cell membrane mistaking them for pathogens. Immune- resistance to an infection by a particular pathogen; auto- self |
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Lymphadenitis |
Inflammation of the lymph nodes (swollen glands); lymphaden- lymph node; -itis - inflammation |
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Lymphedema |
Lymph-lymph; edema - swelling Abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in tissues |
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Neoplasm |
Abnormal growth of cells;also called a tumor; neo- new; plasm- material forming cells |
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Lymphomas |
Tumors that start in lymphatic system |
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Metastasize |
The spread of Malignant or cancerous tumors to other parts of the body |
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Splenomegaly |
Enlarged spleen Splen/o- spleen; -megaly-enlargement |
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Splenorrhagia |
Heavy bleeding from a ruptured spleen |
