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lymphoreticular system — n RETICULOENDOTHELIAL SYSTEM * * * the tissues of the lymphatic (lymphoid) and reticuloendothelial systems considered together as one system; see also lymphoreticular disorders, under disorder … Medical dictionary
leukosis — leu·ko·sis or chiefly Brit leu·co·sis lü kō səs n, pl ko·ses or chiefly Brit co·ses .sēz LEUKEMIA esp any of various leukemic diseases of poultry leu·kot·ic or chiefly Brit leu·cot·ic kät ik adj * * * leu·ko·sis (loo koґsis) pl. leuk … Medical dictionary
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome — Wis·kott Al·drich syndrome vis .kät ȯl .drich n an inherited usu. fatal childhood immunodeficiency disease characterized esp. by thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, recurrent infections, eczema, and abnormal bleeding Wis·kott vis .kȯt Alfred (1898… … Medical dictionary
skin disease — ▪ pathology Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human skin. They have a wide range of causes. General features Although most diseases affecting the skin originate in the layers of the skin, such abnormalities are… … Universalium
American Society of Hematology — Infobox Organization name = American Society of Hematology formation = 1958 motto = Helping hematologists conquer blood diseases headquarters = Washington, D.C. location = membership = 15,000 language = English num staff = 60 budget = website =… … Wikipedia
AIDS — For other uses, see AIDS (disambiguation). Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Classification and external resources … Wikipedia
International Classification of Diseases for Oncology — The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD O) is a domain specific extension of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems for tumor diseases. This classification is widely used by… … Wikipedia
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis — A rare, cancer like disorder in which both histiocytes and lymphocytes start to proliferate and attack body tissues or organs. It can be an inherited condition, or it can occur as a result of immunosuppression (as in organ transplants) or… … Medical dictionary
Lymphoma — Tumor of the lymphoid tissue. Diagnosis is by biopsy. Treatment may be chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or medication, depending on the age of the patient and type of tumor. * * * Any neoplasm of lymphoid tissue; in general use, synonymous with… … Medical dictionary
