lymphatic and immune system terms
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LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE
SYSTEM TERMS By: Shanza Shah
SARCOIDOSIS A disease in which
abnormal collections of chronic inflammatory cells form as nodules in multiple organs.
SICKLE CELL ANEMIA An autosomal co-dominant genetic
blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. Sickling decreases the cells' flexibility and results in a risk of various complications.
SICKLE CELL
LEUKEMIA A type of cancer of the blood or
bonemarrow characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells.
FOUR MAJOR TYPES OF LEUKEMIA Acute Lymphocytic Leukimia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukimia Acute Myelogenous Leukimia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukimia