Medical, Surgical, & Viewing Terms and Abbreviations
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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