The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Practice Flashcards

Vocabulary and key figures from the scope sheet for 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks', covering family, medical professionals, and essential terminology.

Telomere

A key biological term listed in the vocabulary section of the Henrietta Lacks scope sheet.

DNA

A biological term categorized under vocabulary for the study of Henrietta Lacks's story.

Sickle cell anemia

A medical condition listed among the vocabulary terms used to examine the context of the book.

Syphilis

A specific disease listed in the vocabulary section for review.

Malignant

A term used to describe cells or tumors, relevant to the study of Henrietta's cancer.

Cervical cancer

The specific disease for which Henrietta underwent treatment.

Biopsy

A medical procedure identified as key vocabulary in Henrietta's medical history.

Pap smear

A diagnostic test listed as essential vocabulary for understanding the medical events in the book.

Virology

The branch of science concerning viruses, identified as a key term in the scope sheet.

Gangrene

A medical condition listed in the vocabulary review related to the book's events.

Radiation

The form of treatment Henrietta received during her illness and death.

Iron Lung

A piece of medical equipment listed as a vocabulary term in the study guide.

Henrietta

The central family figure whose treatment, death, and cellular legacy at Hopkins are the focus of the book.

Day

A member of Henrietta's family listed in the scope sheet.

Deborah

One of Henrietta's children and family members mentioned in the scope sheet.

Zakariyya

A family member of Henrietta Lacks listed for review.

Elsie

A member of Henrietta's family included in the scope sheet lists.

Bobbette

A family member mentioned in the scope sheet, relevant to the lives of the Lacks children.

Dr. Gey

A medical professional noted for his work with HeLa cells and Henrietta.

Dr. TeLinde

A medical professional listed for review regarding their work and ethical practices in the book.

Alexis Carrel

A medical professional mentioned in the scope sheet as part of the narrative's medical history.

Roland Patillo

A medical professional listed on the scope sheet for identification.

Dr. Chester Southam

A medical professional whose work is questioned for its ethics regarding HeLa cells.

Stanley Gartler

A medical professional mentioned in the scope sheet for his specific contributions or findings.

Susan Hsu

A medical professional listed for identification and review.

Harald zur Hausen

A medical professional mentioned in the scope sheet.

Rebecca

Included in the 'Others' list; the author who researched Henrietta's story and legacy.

John Moore

An individual listed under 'Others' on the scope sheet regarding medical care and history.

HeLa cells

The name given to Henrietta's cells which were discovered to be alive and continuously used for scientific testing.

Turner Station

The location where people sought to honor Henrietta's legacy.

Hopkins

The medical institution where Henrietta's treatment and the legacy of her cells began.