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

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