Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Disorder in which the immune system is suppressed by exposure to HIV
A)AIDS
B)allergen
C)anaphylaxis
D)Hodgkin disease
E)hypersplenism
F)lymphedema
G)lymphoid organs
H)thymectomy

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AIDS is the disorder in which the immune system is suppressed by exposure to HIV.

Answer: B 
 Allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Answer: C 
 Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

Answer: D 
 Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.

Answer: E 
 Hypersplenism is a condition in which the spleen removes blood cells from circulation at an excessive rate.

Answer: F 
 Lymphedema is the swelling of tissues due to the accumulation of fluid in the lymphatic system.

Answer: G 
 Lymphoid organs are organs that play a role in the immune system, such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and thymus gland.

Answer: H 
 Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland, often used as a treatment for myasthenia gravis.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings