After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

• Name the parts of the lymphatic and immune systems and discuss the function of each part

• Define combining forms used in building words that relate to the lymphatic and immune system

• Identify the meaning of related abbreviations

• Name the common diagnoses, clinical procedures, and laboratory tests used in treating disorders of the lymphatic and immune systems

• List and define the major pathological conditions of the lymphatic and immune systems

• Explain the meaning of surgical terms related to the lymphatic and immune systems

• List common pharmacological agents used in treating disorders of the lymphatic and immune systems