gc1 medical terminology class 7

antigen

a substance that triggers an immune response

hemolytic

premature destruction or breakdown of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the bloodstream

metastasis

the spread of cancer cells from their original site (primary tumor) to other parts of the body

lymphocytes

a type of white blood cell

lymphedema

a condition characterized by chronic swelling that occurs when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked

toxoplasmosis

a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan parasite

carcinoma

a type of cancer that originates in epithelial cells

antibody

a protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance

anaphylaxsis

a severe, pitentially life-threatening allergic reaction

herpes zoster

shingles

angiogenesis

the process of forming new blood vessels from existing ones

mastectomy

a surgical procedure that involves removing all or part of a breast

splenomegaly

enlarged spleen

T lymphocytes

a crucial type of white blood cell that develops in the thymus

thymus

a small gland in the lymphatic system

macrophage

a type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms

immunosuppressant

a medication that weakens or suppresses the immune system

encephalitis

an inflammation of the brain

varicella

chickenpox

brachytherapy

a type of cancer treatment that involves placing radioactive sources directly into or near the tumor site