Definition of Terms:

Biopsy
The process which removes a sample of diseased or infected tissue for microscopic examination to aid in diagnosis.

Lymphatic system
A component of the immune system consisting of vessels and nodes. Waste materials from organs drain into the lymphatic vessels and are filtered by the lymph nodes.

Septicemia
Disease caused by the presence and growth of bacteria in the bloodstream.

Resources:

Periodicals
• Dajer, Tony. "A Lethal Scratch." Discover (Feb. 1998): 34-7.