Medical Terminology Chapter 6

___ are leukocytes that provide immunological defenses against many infectious organisms.

Which term is also known as a cellular response?

Which procedures involves the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues?

A ___ is a technique in which an x-ray or MRI- guided needle is used to remove small samples of tissue from the breast.

____ is a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer.

Which cells are specialized lymphocytes that produced antibodies?

Which masses of lymphoid tissue are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils?

Which infection is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito?

____ is a form of treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor.

___ lymph nodes are located along the side of the neck.

Which term is also known as passive immunity?

Which term refers to self-care procedure for the early detection of breast cancer?

Very small infectious agents that live only by invading other cells are called

A noninvasive method of diagnosing lymphedema, ____ measures the resistance to en electrical current passed through the limb.

A medication used to treat viral infections is known as a/an

The ___ is a mass of lymphoid tissue located above the heart.

Which term is an example of a soft-tissue sarcoma?

Which highly contagious viral respiratory infection is commonly known as the flu?

___is a class of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled division of cells.

A/an ___ is a small, bean-shaped structure containing specialized lymphocytes that are capable of destroying pathogens.

A/an ___ is a physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer.