Patho

a substance derived from microorganisms that is used to treat infection

an agent that kills or inhibits growth and reproduction of microorganisms

destroying or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of viruses

antibodies to self-antigens such as cells or DNA

contraction of smooth muscle in the bronchioles, narrowing the airways

thin yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands at the time partuition that is rich in antibodies and minerals, and precedes the production of true milk

a series of inactive proteins circulating inthe blood; when activated, they can destroy bacteria or antigens, or participate in the inflammatory response

a substance that damages or destroys cells

impaired function of the brain

redness and inflammation of the skin or mucosa due to vasodilation

the human child in utero between 8 weeks and birth

a combination of protein and carbohydrate

a protein fraction of blood serum containing many antibodies that protect against bacterial and viral infectious diseases

abnormally low level of plasma protein in the blood

located in the tissues, the release bradykinin in response to injury or foreign material

a large circulating, phagocytic WBC, having a single well defined nucleus and very fine granulation in the cytoplasm

widely distribution of both free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrow precursor cells by way of monocytes

undergoes a spontaneous change in the make-up of genes or chromosomes

a microorganism, normally nonpathogenic, that causes infectious disease when the person's resistance is reduced, microbial balance is upset, or the microbe is transferred to another part of the body

an organ characteristic of true mammals during pregnancy, joining mother and fetus, providing endocrine secretion and selective exchange of soluable bloodborne substances through apposition of uterine and trophoblastic vascularized parts

a technique amplifying DNA sequences in vitro by separating the DNA into two stands and incubating it

a measure or drug to prevent disease

itching sensation

the process of duplicating

a virus containing RNA and the enzyme reverse transcriptase, required to convert RNA to DNA that is then integrated with the host cell DNA

removal of the spleen

a basic cell that may divide to give rise to a variety of specialized cells

lymphoid organ that is located in the superior mediastinum and lower part of the neck

quality of a substance required to react with or correspond to a given amount of another substance

a small thin-walled sac containing fluid (ex. blister)