| Lymph nodes | Terminology | Vocab | Suffix |
|---|---|---|---|
|
The neck
Where are the cervical lymph nodes located?
|
Thymus gland
Thym/o
|
Poison, a protein produced by certain
bacteria, animals, or plants
toxin
|
condition of cells; slight increase in numbers
-cytosis
|
|
The armpit
Where are the Axillary lymph nodes located?
|
Lymph
Lymph/o
|
Weakened or killed microorganisms, toxins,
or other proteins given to induce immunity to infection or disease
vaccine
|
disease; emotion
-pathy
|
|
Chest
Where are the Mediastinal lymph nodes located?
|
lymph node
Lymphaden/o
|
Masses of lymphatic tissue in back of the
oropharynx
tonsils
|
resembling
-oid
|
|
Intestine
Where are the Mesenteric lymph nodes located?
|
armpit
axill/o
|
Lymphoid organ in the mediastinum that
conditions T cells to react to foreign cells
thymus gland
|
protein
-globulin
|
|
Lumbar
Where are the Paraaortic lymph nodes located
|
groin
inguin/o
|
Drains lymph from the lower and left side of
body; empties into large veins in neck
thoracic duct
|
swelling
-edema
|
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