Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Disorder in which the immune system is suppressed by exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A)AIDS
B)allergen
C)anaphylaxis
D)Hodgkin lymphoma
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 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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

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

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

Answer: E
 Hypersplenism is a condition in which the spleen becomes overactive and destroys too many blood cells.

Answer: F
 Lymphedema is a condition in which excess fluid builds up in the lymphatic system and causes swelling.

Answer: G
 Lymphoid organs are organs that produce and store lymphocytes, such as the lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus gland.

Answer: H
 Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings