Medical Terminology: Chapter 6

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Word Parts
Anti 1,
Carcin o 2,
Immun o 3
22  cards
Structures
The fluid that removes cellular w...,
The capillaries vessels and ducts...,
Bean shaped structures where path...
17  cards
Functions of the lymphatic system
What are the functions of the lym...,
Specialized structures of the lym...,
Plasma from arterial blood that f...
3  cards
The Immune System
A physical barrier to prevent inv...,
Involves binding antigens to anti...,
A disease fighting protein create...
8  cards
Medical Specialties
Specializes in diagnosing and tre...,
Physician who specializes in diag...,
Specializes in diagnosing and tre...
5  cards
Pathology
Lymphadenitis 1,
Lymphedema 2,
Occurs when the body s immune sys...
9  cards
Treatment of the Immune System
Disease treatment that involves e...,
Treatment to repress or interfere...
2  cards
Pathogenic organisms
Pathogen 1,
Are one celled microscopic organi...,
Are very small infectious agents ...
3  cards
Medications to Control Infections
Medications capable of inhibiting...,
Death causing bacteria 2,
Used to treat viral infections or...
3  cards
Oncology
The study of the prevention cause...,
Abnormal growth of body tissue 2,
Means not life threatening not a ...
12  cards
Cancer Treatments
Most commonly cancer surgery invo...,
The use of chemical agents and dr...,
With the goal of destroying only ...
3  cards
Review
Substances that produces an aller...,
A severe systemic response to an ...,
Medication capable of inhibiting ...
25  cards

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