Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen and associated with anemia, leukopenia, and anemia

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Hypersplenism is marked by enlargement of the spleen and associated with anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.

Answer: D
 Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma, a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. It is characterized by the presence of specific abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells.

Answer: F
 Lymphedema is swelling of the extremities, typically due to an obstruction or absence of the lymphatic vessels. It may result from injury, surgery, cancer, infection, or congenital abnormalities.

Answer: G
 Lymphoid organs include the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils, and bone marrow. These organs produce and store lymphocytes, which are key components of the immune system.

Answer: H
 Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland. It is sometimes done to treat myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder that affects muscle control.

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