Immune System Crossword

describes the function of destroying worn-out erythrocytes (RBC) and releasing their hemoglobin for reuse
an acute viral infection characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow the underlyinh route of the inflamed nerve
a malignancy of the lymphatic system that is distinguished from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma by the presence of large, cancerous lymphocytes
a bloodborne infection in which the virus damages or kills the T cells of the immune system
bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
a substance that prevents or reduces the body's normal immune response
a treatment of disease by either stimulating or repressing the immune response
an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) that is characterized by fever, a sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes
breast cancer that starts in the milk duct, breaks through the wall of that duct, and invades the surrounding fatty breast tissue; also known as invasive ductal carcinoma
produced in response to the presence of antigens, particularly viruses or tumor cells; they activate the immune system, fight viruses, and signal other cells to increase their defenses
any disease process affecting a lymph node or nodes
a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels due to a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system
swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within the tissues
one of three types of cells that are formed in bone marrow as stem cells that act as specialized antibodies
a general term applied to malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues
a diagnostic test to detect damage or malformation of the lymphatic vessels
a type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells
a disease caused by a parasite that lives in certain mosquitoes and is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito
becoming progressively worse and life-threatening
a radiographic examination of the breasts to detect the presence of tumors or precancerrous cells
the process by which cancer is spread to a new site; may refer to the tumor itself
to spread from one place to another