Medical Terminology Quiz

anti-: A prefix meaning against or opposite.
phag/o: Relates to eating or consuming, often used in the context of immune cells that engulf pathogens.
lymphaden/o: Refers to lymph nodes, which are vital components of the immune system.
lymphangi/o: Pertains to lymphatic vessels.
tox/o: Indicates toxicity or poison, commonly used in medical terminology related to toxins.
sarc/o: Relates to flesh or connective tissue.
-plasm: A suffix meaning something formed or molded, frequently applied in biological contexts.
immun/o: Refers to the immune system.
splen/o: Pertains to the spleen, an organ involved in immune response and blood filtration.
onc/o: Refers to tumors, indicating a relationship with cancer.

spirochetes: A group of bacteria known for their spiral shape and motility.
streptococci: Round-shaped bacteria organized in chains, associated with various infections.
staphylococci: Bacteria that form clusters, commonly linked with skin infections.
viruses: Microscopic infectious agents that can replicate only inside living host cells.
parasites: Organisms living on or in a host, often causing disease.

spleen: Essential for blood filtration and immune response.
benign: Term describing non-cancerous conditions.
herpes zoster: Also known as shingles, caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
interferons: Proteins that act as signaling molecules in the immune response.
thymus: An organ crucial for T-cell development.
tonsils: Lymphatic tissues that help protect against pathogens entering through the mouth and nose.

lymphedema: Swelling due to the accumulation of lymph fluid.
lacteals: Specialized lymphatic vessels in the intestines that absorb dietary fats.
toxoplasmosis: Infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii, often asymptomatic in healthy individuals.
macrophage: Immune cells that engulf and digest pathogens and debris.

lymph nodes: Critical in filtering lymph fluid and housing immune cells.
vermiform appendix: A small organ that may play a role in gut immunity.
complement system cells: Part of the immune system that enhances the ability to clear pathogens.
intact skin: Acts as a primary barrier to pathogens.

cytokines: Signaling molecules that modulate immunity and inflammation.
cytotoxic: Refers to cells or agents that destroy other cells, often used in cancer therapies.
plasma cells: Immune cells that produce antibodies.
synthetic interferon: Man-made protein used in some treatments for viral infections and cancers.

sarcoma: A type of cancer originating from connective tissues.
adenoids: Lymphatic tissue involved in the immune response, located in the throat.
lymphoscintigraphy: Imaging technique used to assess the lymphatic system function.
malignant: Describes cancerous growths that spread to other parts of the body.
varicella: Known as chickenpox, a highly contagious viral infection.

carcinoma in situ: Early-stage cancer that has not invaded surrounding tissues.
ductal carcinoma in situ: A specific type of breast cancer that is non-invasive.
measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination: A combined vaccination for three viral diseases.
antigen: Any substance that triggers an immune response.

angiogenesis: Formation of new blood vessels, often associated with tumor growth.
Kaposi's sarcoma: A type of cancer that causes lesions in the skin, often linked to HIV infection.
anaphylaxis: A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
brachytherapy: A form of internal radiation therapy.

western blot: A method for detecting specific proteins in a sample, often used in medical diagnostics.
lymphangioma: A benign tumor of the lymphatic vessels.
adjuvant: A substance that enhances the body's immune response to an antigen.
immunology: The branch of medicine that deals with the immune system and its disorders.