Medical Terminology Chapter 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Learning Exercise

anti- angi/o -genesis

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

cyt/o megal/o vir -us

*Cytomegalovirus* is a member of the herpesvirus family that causes a variety of diseases.

thymoma

A tumor originating in the thymus is known as ____.

brachytherapy

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

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.

lymphedema

LE

Lymphoscintigraphy

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

intact skin

wraps the body in a physical barrier

onc/o

tumor

mumps

Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of ____.

antihistamines

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

adenoids

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

cytokines

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

B cells

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

plasma cells

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

spleen

The ____ has/have a hemolytic function.

inguinal

The ____ lymph nodes are located in the groin.

thymus

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

West Nile

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

synthetic interferon

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

herpes zoster

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

toxoplasmosis

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

tonsils

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

angiogenesis

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

anti-

against

spirochetes

bacteria capable of movement

streptococci

chain-forming bacteria

staphylococci

cluster-forming bacteria

phag/o

eat, swallow

lymph nodes

filter harmful substances from lymph cells

sarc/o

flesh

-plasm

formative material of cells

lymphaden/o

lymph node

splen/o

spleen

spleen

stores extra erythrocytes

viruses

live only by invading cells

parasites

live within other organisms

lymphangi/o

lymph vessel

vermiform appendix

lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum

tox/o

poison

immun/o

protection, safe

oste/o sarc -oma

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

my -oma

A *myoma* is a benign tumor made up of muscle tissue.

carcinoma in situ

CIS

ductal carcinoma in situ

DCIS

lumpectomy

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 tissues is removed.

splenomegaly

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

immunosuppressant

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

lacteals

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

lymphangitis

Inflammation of the lymph vessels is known as ____.

splenitis

Inflammation of the spleen is known as ____.

thymitis

Inflammation of the thymus is known as ____.

true

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

antiviral

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.

false

Lymph carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.

Malignant

MALIGNENT means becoming progressively worse and life-threatening.

measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination

MMR

parasite

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

antibiotic-resistant

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

interferons

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 ____.

complement system

cells combine with antibodies to ward off pathogens

false

Ebola is a common disease transmitted by parasites.

Varicella

VARICHELLA is commonly known as chickenpox.

antigen

Ag

Kaposi's sarcoma

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

virus

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a ____.

sarcoma

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

cytotoxic

A ____ drug is a medication that kills or damages cells.

false

A myosarcoma is a benign tumor derived from muscle tissue.

anaphylaxis

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

cytotoxic

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

lymphangioma

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

macrophage

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

adenocarcinoma

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

adjuvant

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

anti- ne/o plast -ic

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

toxic

Another word for poisonous is ____.

autoimmune

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.

needle

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

anthrax

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

true

Reed-Sternberg cells are present in Hodgkin's lymphoma.

rubella

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.

lymphedema

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

splenectomy

Surgical removal of the spleen is a/an ____.

immunology

The study of the immune system is known as ____.

lymphadenectomy

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

adenoidectomy

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

benign

The term ____ means not life-threatening.

splenorrhaphy

The term meaning to suture the spleen is ____.

western blot

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