1. LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE
SYSTEM TERMS
STACEY HUNT
BIO 120

2. SARCOIDOSIS
sarc/o (flesh) + oid (like) + osis (abnormal condition)
• Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune
disease, affecting the
immune system by attacking
the body’s tissue. It is
characterized by fever,
difficulty breathing, and
lesions on the lungs, lymph
nodes, eye, cheeks, and
eyes.
• Treatment varies, but is
usually accompanied by
anti-inflammatory drugs.

3. SARCOIDOSIS
Normal chest x-ray Chest x-ray with sarcoidosis

4. HODGKIN’S DISEASE
Named after Thomas Hodgkin
• Hodgkin’s disease is a
type of cancer affecting
the lymphatic system
initially caused by DNA
mutation. The foreign
cells take over, leaving
no room for the healthy
cells.

5. HODGKIN’S DISEASE
• Hodgkin’s disease, also known as Hodgkin’s
lymphoma, is characterized by high fever, chills,
chest pain, and sudden weight loss.
• Like other cancers, the stages range from I-IV.
Treatments include chemotherapy and radiation.

6. VACCINATIONS
• A vaccination is the
process of injecting live or
dead virus or bacteria to
help boost the body’s
immune system in
preparation for future
attacks. An example of
this is the small pox
vaccination.

7. VACCINATIONS
• Unfortunately, there are no vaccinations for
sarcoidosis or Hodgkin’s disease.