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Immunity is a person's resistance to (or protection from) a disease. A person may be born with temporary protection from certain

The immune system is the body's natural defense system that helps fight infections. An impaired immune system does not work

Intravenous means occurring within or by way of a vein. Medicines or fluids may be given by inserting an intravenous (I.V.) needle

Advanced or metastatic cervical cancer is cancer that has spread from the cervix to deeper tissues in the pelvic area or to other

Jaundice is a condition in which the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow because of the buildup of a yellow-brown pigment

Jaundice is a yellow tint to a newborn's skin and the white part of the eyes. It is a sign that there's too much bilirubin in the

A joint is the point at which two bones are connected. Many joints provide support and stability and allow movement, although some

Tendons are tough fibers that connect muscles to bones. The kneecap is connected to the thigh (quadriceps) muscle with the

Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer that affects the skin, nose, throat, and the lining of the mouth. It may also affect other body tissues

Ligaments are tough, ropy fibers that connect one bone to another. The four ligaments of the knee connect the upper leg bone