Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-A life-threatening allergic reaction caused by an antigen-antibody reaction
A)Autoimmunity
B)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
C)Lymphedema
D)Isoimmunity
E)Anaphylactic shock
F)Elephantiasis
G)Systemic lupus erythematosus
H)Urticaria
I)Contact dermatitis
J)Lymphangitis

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Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening allergic reaction caused by an antigen-antibody reaction.

Answer: B
 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections and cancers.

Answer: C
 Lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling in parts of the body due to an accumulation of lymph fluid caused by damage to or blockage of the lymphatic system.

Answer: D
 Isoimmunity is a type of immune response in which an individual's immune system reacts to antigens from another individual of the same species, such as during blood transfusions or organ transplants.

Answer: F
 Elephantiasis is a condition characterized by severe and chronic swelling of the limbs or genitals caused by a parasitic infection.

Answer: G
 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and tissues, commonly causing inflammation, joint pain, and skin rashes.

Answer: H
 Urticaria, also known as hives, is a skin condition characterized by raised, red, and itchy skin lesions caused by an allergic reaction.

Answer: I
 Contact dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation caused by exposure to an allergen, such as poison ivy or certain chemicals.

Answer: J
 Lymphangitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, typically caused by an infection.

Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description