Glossary

AIDS: A condition caused by HIV virus that results in decreased immunity and predisposes the patient to infections and cancer.

Kaposi Sarcoma: A type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels that develop into skin lesions or occur internally.

Lymphatic System: The interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body.

Lymphoma: Cancer that arises in cells of the lymphatic system.

Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Diseases in which cells of the lymphatic system grow excessively. These disorders are often treated like cancer.

Published on Aug 03, 2018
Last Updated on Aug 07, 2018

Cite this Article

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:

APA

Dr. Sunita Chowdhary. (2018, August 07). Castleman Disease (CD) - Glossary. Medindia. Retrieved on Dec 08, 2023 from https://www.medindia.net/patientinfo/castleman-disease-rare-disease-of-lymph-nodes-glossary.htm.
MLA

Dr. Sunita Chowdhary. "Castleman Disease (CD) - Glossary". Medindia. Dec 08, 2023. <https://www.medindia.net/patientinfo/castleman-disease-rare-disease-of-lymph-nodes-glossary.htm>.
Chicago
Dr. Sunita Chowdhary. "Castleman Disease (CD) - Glossary". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/patientinfo/castleman-disease-rare-disease-of-lymph-nodes-glossary.htm. (accessed Dec 08, 2023).
Harvard
Dr. Sunita Chowdhary. 2018. Castleman Disease (CD) - Glossary. Medindia, viewed Dec 08, 2023, https://www.medindia.net/patientinfo/castleman-disease-rare-disease-of-lymph-nodes-glossary.htm.