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17 Lymphatic and respiratory system prrefixes
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01/18/2026

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Term
Elisa
Definition
Elisa is a laboratory test used to defect antibodies in the blood, commonly used to diagnose infections, such as HIV, monitor immune responses.
Term
VSZ (Varicella Zoster Virus)
Definition
Varicelli zoster virus is the virus responsible for causing chickenpox and shingles.
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LE
Definition
Lumpus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation, pain, aand damage to variuos parts of the body, incuding skin, joints, and organs.
Term
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Definition
SIDS is the unexplained death of a healthy infant, typically during sleep. It is sometimes reffered to as "crib death" and often occurs in infants under 1 year old.
Term
BVM (Bag-Valve Mask)
Definition
A BVM is a handheld device used to provide positive pressure ventalation to patients who are not breathing or are breathing or are breathing or are breathing inadequately. It is commonly used in emergency situations.
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ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
Definition
ARDS is a severe lung condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the alveoli, leading to low oxygen levels in the bloodstream. It often results from trauma, infection,or other serious conditions.
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fung/o
Definition
Fungus
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Ox/i,Ox/o,Ox/y
Definition
Oxygen
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lymphangi/o
Definition
Lymph vessel
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carcin/o
Definition
Cancer
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Phon/o
Definition
Voice
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splen/o
Definition
Spleen
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Radi/o
Definition
X-rays, radiation
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macro-
Definition
large
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Sept/o
Definition
Septum
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Nas/o
Definition
Nose
Term
lymph/o
Definition
Lymph
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