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Sezary Syndrome
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Sezary Syndrome A form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma manifested by generalized exfoliative erythroderma, intense pruritus, peripheral lymphadenopathy, and abnormal hyperchromatic mononuclear cells in the skin, lymph nodes, and peripheral blood.
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Cutaneous
Having to do with the skin.
T-cell
A white blood cell concerned with immunity. It does not produce antibodies.
Lymphoma
Cancer of the lymphoid tissues. Lymphomas are often described as being large cell or small cell types, cleaved or non-cleaved, or diffuse or nodular. The different types often have different prognoses. Lymphomas can also be referred to by the organs where they are active, such as CNS lymphomas, which are in the central nervous system, and GI lymphomas, which are in the gastrointestinal tract. The types of lymphomas most commonly associated with HIV infection are called non-Hodgkin's lymphomas or B cell lymphomas. In these types of cancers, certain cells of the lymphatic.
Pruritus
Itching. Pruritus can result from drug reaction, food allergy, kidney or liver disease, cancers, parasites, aging or dry skin, contact skin reaction, such as poison ivy, and for unknown reasons.
Peripheral
At or near the surface of the body. Located away from the center structure.
Lymphadenopathy
Any disease process affecting a lymph node or lymph nodes.
Abnormal
Not normal. Deviating from the usual structure, position, condition, or behavior. In referring to a growth, abnormal may mean that it is cancerous or premalignant (likely to become cancer).
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Lymph
Consists primarily of a clear, yellowish fluid and white blood cells. Found in the lymphatic system.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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Strabismus
Misaligned eyes. See exotropia, esotropia and hyperopia.
Stargardt’s disease
Also called Juvenile macular degeneration. Early in the course of the disease the retina may look normal to the eye doctor. Later in the disease process, there is a total loss of the RPE and photoreceptors in the macula. Disease progression is rapid leading to a central scotoma, reduced central vision leading to legal blindness and some loss of color vision by the age of 20 years. Patients sometime become photophobic. No treatment is available. Also see dominant progressive foveal dystrophy.
Sex pheromones
Pheromones that elicit sexual attraction or mating behavior usually in members of the opposite sex in the same species.
Sex steroid binding protein
A glycoprotein migrating as a beta-globulin. The protein binds testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and estradiol in the plasma
Sexology
The totality of characteristics of structures and functions differentiating the male from the female organism. It includes sexology, the study of the differences and interactions between the sexes. It does not include various sexual factors in epidemiology and statistics or the role of the sexes or differences in behavior, psychology, and sociology.
Sezary Syndrome
Setariasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus SETARIA. This condition is usually seen in cattle and equines and is of little pathogenic significance, although migration of the worm to the eye may lead to blindness.
Sevin
A carbamate insecticide and parasiticide. It is a potent anticholinesterase agent belonging to the carbamate group of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors. It has a particularly low toxicity from dermal absorption and is used for control of head lice in some countries.
Sethotope
Diagnostic aid in pancreas function determination.
Social alienation
The state of estrangement individuals feel in cultural settings that they view as foreign, unpredictable, or unacceptable.
Substance abuse clinic
A clinic specialized in treating people who suffer from substance abuse.
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Cutaneous
Having to do with the skin.
T-cell
A white blood cell concerned with immunity. It does not produce antibodies.
Lymphoma
Cancer of the lymphoid tissues. Lymphomas are often described as being large cell or small cell types, cleaved or non-cleaved, or diffuse or nodular. The different types often have different prognoses. Lymphomas can also be referred to by the organs where they are active, such as CNS lymphomas, which are in the central nervous system, and GI lymphomas, which are in the gastrointestinal tract. The types of lymphomas most commonly associated with HIV infection are called non-Hodgkin's lymphomas or B cell lymphomas. In these types of cancers, certain cells of the lymphatic.
Pruritus
Itching. Pruritus can result from drug reaction, food allergy, kidney or liver disease, cancers, parasites, aging or dry skin, contact skin reaction, such as poison ivy, and for unknown reasons.
Peripheral
At or near the surface of the body. Located away from the center structure.
Lymphadenopathy
Any disease process affecting a lymph node or lymph nodes.
Abnormal
Not normal. Deviating from the usual structure, position, condition, or behavior. In referring to a growth, abnormal may mean that it is cancerous or premalignant (likely to become cancer).
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Lymph
Consists primarily of a clear, yellowish fluid and white blood cells. Found in the lymphatic system.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Strabismus
Misaligned eyes. See exotropia, esotropia and hyperopia.
Stargardt’s disease
Also called Juvenile macular degeneration. Early in the course of the disease the retina may look normal to the eye doctor. Later in the disease process, there is a total loss of the RPE and photoreceptors in the macula. Disease progression is rapid leading to a central scotoma, reduced central vision leading to legal blindness and some loss of color vision by the age of 20 years. Patients sometime become photophobic. No treatment is available. Also see dominant progressive foveal dystrophy.
Sex pheromones
Pheromones that elicit sexual attraction or mating behavior usually in members of the opposite sex in the same species.
Sex steroid binding protein
A glycoprotein migrating as a beta-globulin. The protein binds testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and estradiol in the plasma
Sexology
The totality of characteristics of structures and functions differentiating the male from the female organism. It includes sexology, the study of the differences and interactions between the sexes. It does not include various sexual factors in epidemiology and statistics or the role of the sexes or differences in behavior, psychology, and sociology.
Sezary Syndrome
Setariasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus SETARIA. This condition is usually seen in cattle and equines and is of little pathogenic significance, although migration of the worm to the eye may lead to blindness.
Sevin
A carbamate insecticide and parasiticide. It is a potent anticholinesterase agent belonging to the carbamate group of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors. It has a particularly low toxicity from dermal absorption and is used for control of head lice in some countries.
Sethotope
Diagnostic aid in pancreas function determination.
Social alienation
The state of estrangement individuals feel in cultural settings that they view as foreign, unpredictable, or unacceptable.
Substance abuse clinic
A clinic specialized in treating people who suffer from substance abuse.
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