accumulation of fluid in tissue spaces,causing swelling

removal of lymph node

disease of lymph nodes (glands)

dilation of small lymphvessels

enlargement of the spleen

tumor of the thymus gland

Suppression or deficiency of the immune response (destruction of lymphocytes) caused by exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue. Hodgkin lymphoma is an example of a lymphoma.

Acute infectious disease with enlargement of lymph nodes and increased numbers of lymphocytes and monocytes in the bloodstream.

Inflammatory disease in which small nodules, or tubercles, form in lymph nodes and other organs. SARC/O means flesh, and -OID means resembling.

X-ray views in the transverse plane for the diagnosis of abnormalities in lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus gland).

Test to screen for antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

A blood test to detect the presence of antibodies to specific antigens, such as the human immunodeficiency virus. It is regarded as a more precise test than the ELISA.

Treatment with powerful drugs to kill cancer cells (Hodgkin lymphoma, non- Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma) and viruses such as the human immunodeficiency virus.

Treatment with high-dose radiation to destroy malignant lesions in the body.

AIDS

ELISA

HAART

HIV

IgA,IgD,IgE,IgG,IgM

Infectious, viral disease marked by increased numbers of mononuclear leukocytes and enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Transmitted by Epstein-Barr virus (EVB).

Chronic inflammatory disease in which small nodules (granulomas) develop in lungs, lymph nodes, and other organs.

lymph/o

lymphaden/o

lymphangi/o

splen/o

thym/o