Medical Terminology CH 6

The medical term for the condition commonly known as shingles is ____________.

herpes zoster

The study of the immune system is known as ________________.

immunology

Every day since his kidney transplant, Mr. Lanning must take a/an _________ to prevent rejection of the donor organ.

immunosuppressant

The ____________ lymph nodes are located in the groin.

inguinal

Proteins that activate the immune system, fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication, and signal other cells to increase their defenses are known as ______________.

interferons

Fats that cannot be transported by the bloodstream are absorbed by the ____________ that are located in the villi that line the small intestine.

lacteals

Dorothy Peterson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She and her doctor agreed upon treating this surgically with a/an ____________. This is a procedure in which the cancerous tissue with a margin of normal tissue are removed.

lumpectomy

The surgical removal of a lymph node is a/an ________________.

lymphadenectomy

A/An ______________________ is a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels.

lymphangioma

Inflammation of the lymph vessels is known as _______________.

lymphangitis

Secondary _____________ can be caused by cancer treatments, burns, or injuries.

lymphedema

A/An ______________ is a type of leukocyte tat surrounds and kills invading cells. This type of cell also removes dead cells and stimulates the action of other immune cells

macrophage

Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of __________.

mumps

A __________ is a benign tumor made up of muscle tissue.

myoma

At the beginning of the treatment of Juanita Phillips' breast cancer, a/an ______________ breast biopsy was performed using an x-ray guided needle.

needle

Malaria is caused by a ______________ that is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.

parasite

The ____________ develop from B cells and secrete large bodies of antibodies coded to destroy specific antigens

plasma cells

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.

rubella

A _________ is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue.

sarcoma

John Fogelman was diagnosed with having a/an _______. This is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues, including hard, soft, and liquid tissues.

sarcoma

The ____________ has/have a hemolytic function

spleen

Surgical removal of the spleen is a/an ______________.

splenectomy

Inflammation of the spleen is known as ______________.

splenitis

Dr. Wei diagnosed her patient as having an enlarged spleen due to damage caused by his injuries. The medical term for this condition is ______________.

splenomegaly

The term meaning to suture the spleen is _______________.

splenorrhaphy

The antibody therapy known as ____________ is used to treat multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, and some cancers.

synthetic interferon

The parasite ___________ is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated animal feces.

taxoplasmosis

Inflammation of the thymus is known as ________________.

thymitis

A tumor originating in the thymus is known as ________________.

thymoma

The _____________ plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems.

thymus

The protective ring of lymphoid tissue around the back of the nose and upper throat is formed by the __________.

tonsils

Another word for poisonous is ________________.

toxicity

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by ________________.

virus

The ______________ virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.. The more severe variety spreads to the spinal cord and brain.

west nile

When testing for HIV, a/an ________________ test produces more accurate results than the ELISA test.

western blot

_______________ is a member of the herpevirus family that causes a variety of diseases.

Cytomegalovirus

A myosarcoma is a benign tumor derived from muscle tissue.

False

Ebola is a common disease transmitted by parasites

False

Lymph carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.

False

An opportunistic infection that is frequently associated with HIV is ____________.

Kaposi's sarcoma

_________________ is a diagnostic test that is performed to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.

Lymphoscintigraphy

_____________ means becoming progressively worse and life-threatening.

Malignant

_____________ is a hard-tissue sarcoma that usually involves the upper shaft of the long bones, pelvis, or knee.

Osteosarcoma

A/An is ________________ any one of a large group of carcinomas derived from glandular tissue.

adenocarcinoma

The surgical removal of the adenoids is a/an ________________.

adenoidectomy

The ________, which are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils, are located in the nasopharynx.

adenoids

After primary cancer treatments have been completed, _______________ is used to decrease the chances that the cancer will recur.

adjuvant therapy

A severe systemic reaction to an allergen causing serious symptoms that develop very quickly is known as _____________.

anaphylaxis

Bacilli, which are rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria, cause ___________.

anthrax

Mr. Grossman described his serious illness as being caused by a "superbug infection."His doctor describes these bacteria as being ___________.

antibiotic- resistant bacteria

Tarana Inglis took __________ to relieve the symptoms of her allergies.

antihistamines

An _______________ is a medication that blocks the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells.

antineoplastic

Jane Doe is infected with HIV. One of her medications is acyclovir, which is a/an _______________ drug used to treat viral infections or to provide temporary immunity.

antiviral

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.

autoimmune

The term ______________ means not life-threatening

benign

In ______________, radioactive materials are implanted into the tissues to be treated.

brachytherapy

The ______________ act as intracellular signals to begin the immune response.

cytokines

A/An _______________ drug is used either as an immunosuppressant or as an antineoplastic.

cytotoxic

______________ is the process through which a tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply.

Angiogenesis

______________ is a form of cancer treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor.

Antiangiogenesis

The _________ are specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies. Each lymphocyte makes a specific antibody that is capable of destroying a specific antigen.

B cells

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare but very aggressive form of breast cancer.

True

Reed-Sternberg cells are present in Hodgkin's lymphoma

True

____________ is commonly known as chickenpox

Varicella