Medical Terminology for Health Professions 8th Edition, Chapter 6, Learning Exercises (copy)

anti-

against

phag/o

eat, swallow

lymphaden/o

lymph node

lymphangi/o

lymph vessel

tox/o

poison

sarc/o

flesh

-plasm

formative material of cells

immun/o

protection, safe

splen/o

spleen

onc/o

tumor

spirochetes

Bacteria capable of movemtn

streptococci

chain-forming bacteria

staphylococci

cluster-forming bacteria

viruses

live only by invading cells

parasites

live within other organisms

spleen

The ____ has/have a hemolytic function.

benign

The term ____ means not life-threatening.

herpes zoster

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

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 ____.

thymus

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

tonsils

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

lymphedema

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

lacteals

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

toxoplasmosis

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

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.

lymph nodes

filter harmful substances from lymph cells

vermiform appendix

lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum

complement system cells

cells combine with antibodies to ward off pathogens

spleen

stores extra erythrocytes

intact skin

wraps the body in a physical barrier

cytokines

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

cytotoxic

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

plasma cells

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

synthetic interferon

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

virus

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a ____.

CIS

carcinoma in situ

DCIS

ductal carcinoma in situ

LE

lymphedema

MMR

measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination

Ag

antigen

angiogenesis

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

Kaposi's sarcoma

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

parasite

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

anthrax

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

mumps

Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of ____.

anaphylaxis

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

brachytherapy

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

western blot

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

lymphangioma

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

adjuvant

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

antineoplastic

a type of drug used to treat cancer by destroying cancer cells and preventing the formation of growths

myoma

commonly known as a uterine fibroid, this is a benign tumor that grows in the muscle cells of the uterus

osteosarcoma

aggressive bone tumor that typically affects children and young adults

cytomegalovirus

a genus of viruses that causes a common herpesvirus infection, usually mild with no symptoms

antiangiogenesis

a process (drug or treatment) that blocks the formation of new blood vessels that tumors require to grow and spread

Inflammatory

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

Lymph

______ carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.

F

A _______ is a benign tumor derived from muscle tissue.

Reed-Sternberg

________ cells are present in Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Ebola

______ is a common disease transmitted by parasites.

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 ____.

needle

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

antibiotic resistant

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

lumpectomy

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

immunosuppressant

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

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.

antihistamines

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

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.

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.

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.

B cells

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

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.

inguinal

The ____ lymph nodes are located in the groin.

adenocarcinoma

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

cytotoxic

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

immunology

The study of the immune system is known as ____.

splenectomy

Surgical removal of the spleen is a/an ____.

thymitis

Inflammation of the thymus is known as ____.

lymphangitis

Inflammation of the lymph vessels is known as ____.

splenorrhaphy

The term meaning to suture the spleen is ____.

adenoidectomy

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

lymphadenectomy

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

thymoma

A tumor originating in the thymus is known as ____.

toxic

Another word for poisonous is ____.

splenitis

Inflammation of the spleen is known as ____.