Anatomy and Physiology /HOSA: Med Term Lymphatic/Immune Part 5
HOSA: Med Term Lymphatic/Immune Part 5
This deck covers key medical terminology related to the lymphatic and immune systems, focusing on various procedures, treatments, and definitions.
define CORE NEEDLE BIOPSY
hollow needle to collect samples
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Term
Definition
define CORE NEEDLE BIOPSY
hollow needle to collect samples
define SURGICAL BIOPSY
tissue collected bigger than tissue
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define LYMPH NODE DISSECTION
all lymph nodes in major area removed to determine or slow cancer
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define CULTURE & SENSITIVITY (C&S)
specimens put in growth medium & observed for bacterial reproduction
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define IMMUNOELECTROPHORESIS
measures immunoglobulins based on differences in electrical charge & reactivity
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define SEROLOGY
any variety of tests that screen blood for antigen-antibody reactions to show presence of infection/disease
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define CORE NEEDLE BIOPSY | hollow needle to collect samples |
define SURGICAL BIOPSY | tissue collected bigger than tissue |
define LYMPH NODE DISSECTION | all lymph nodes in major area removed to determine or slow cancer |
define CULTURE & SENSITIVITY (C&S) | specimens put in growth medium & observed for bacterial reproduction |
define IMMUNOELECTROPHORESIS | measures immunoglobulins based on differences in electrical charge & reactivity |
define SEROLOGY | any variety of tests that screen blood for antigen-antibody reactions to show presence of infection/disease |
define ANTIANGIOGENESIS | treatment disrupts blood supply to tumor |
define ANTIHISTAMINES | relieve/prevent symptoms of allergy & prevent effects of histamine |
define IMMUNOTHERAPY | stimulate/repress immune response |
aka: immunotherapy | biological therapy |
define SYNTHETIC IMMUNOGLOBULINS | post-exposure preventive against certain viruses (rabies & hepatitis) |
aka: synthetic immunoglobulins | immune serum |
define SYNTHETIC INTERFERON | use in treatment of MS, hepatitis C, & cancers |
describe MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES | any antibodies made in lab by identical offspring of clone of cells to artificially produce antibodies to enhance immune; treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, melanoma, breast cancer, colon cancer |
describe HIV TREATMENT | antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment regimen; cocktail of drugs |
define IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT | prevent/reduce normal immune response to prevent rejection of transplants & depress autoimmune disorders |
define CORTICOSTEROID DRUG | synthetic hormone closely resembling cortisol |
describe CYTOTOXIC DRUG | medication kill/damage cells; used as immunosuppressant/antineoplastic |
define BACTERICIDE | substance that kills bacteria |
define HOMRONE THERAPY | can treat Er & PR positive breast cancers |
define LUMPECTOMY | remove tumor & other abnormal tissue of breast & good margins |
aka: lumpectomy | partial mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery |
describe MASTECTOMY | surgical removal of part/all breast & nipple & sometimes axillary lymph nodes; can spare skin & nipple; done if tissue diseased |
aka: mastectomy | total or simple mastectomy |
define MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY | surgical removal of entire breast & all/some axillary lymph nodes of adjacent arm |
describe RADICAL MASTECTOMY | surgical removal of entire breast tissue, chest muscles, & lymph nodes; rare cases for breast cancer |
define SIMPLE MASTECTOMY | surgical removal of entire breast tissue w/o touching lymph nodes |