Immunity Terms

3. enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
9. lymphoma cancer that originates in the lymphatic system and is associated with abnormal T cells and B cells.
13. immunodeficiency or failure of normal immune response
14. testing Skin testing identifies the individual’s sensitivity to a specific allergen
15. immunodeficiency occurs due to genetic defects. These defects may be caused by deficiencies in the innate immune system, complement system, phagocytes, or antibody production
17. prevention treatments to prevent complications
18. the process of engulfing and disposing abnormal cells and foreign substances

1. reaction when the body responds to antigens in the environment
2. prevention addresses modifiable risk factors
4. when the body elicits a response against tissues from another donor
5. treat hypersensitivity reactions and prevent rejections after organ transplant or hematopoietic stem cell transplant
6. immunodeficiency loss of immune function as a result of an illness or treatment
7. exaggerated Immune Response that could become life threatening
8. immunity occurs by the introduction of preformed antibodies or transferred T lymphocytes—either artificially or naturally across the mother’s placenta to the fetus and via breast milk after birth.
10. a retrovirus
11. prevention screenings
12. when the body’s immune response is triggered against the body’s own tissues,
16. immunity is produced by the human body as a response to immunizations or due to natural exposure