Medical Careers & Professional Terminology

allergist: a physician who specializes in hypersensitivity reactions of the immune system

immunologist: a physician or scientist who specializes in immunology

immunology: the study of the immune system and immunity

Surgical Techniques/Medical Procedures/Diagnostic Procedures/Medications Used with the Organ System

splenectomy: surgical removal of all or part of the spleen

splenorrhaphy: surgical suturing of the spleen

thymectomy: surgical removal of all or part of the thymus

Abbreviations Commonly Used with the Organ System

AIDS: acquired immune deficiency syndrome

HIV: human immunodeficiency virus

SCID: severe combined immunodeficiency

Medical Terms Practice

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