Level of this enzyme is increased in the blood of patients with sarcoidosis. The test supports the diagnosis of sarcoidosis.

A method for recognizing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis).

AIDS

Illness that occurs suddenly over a short time.

Two small glands in body that make steroid hormones.

A type of cell that is involved in lung defenses.

Sac-like structure of the lung where oxygen exchange occurs. Alveoli are pleural.

Loss of skin reactivity to an antigen. Anesthesiologist A doctor who specializes in anesthesia, sedation and pain control.

Substance that reacts with an antibody. It contains an area on its surface to which antibody binds.

Antigen presenting cell