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    lymphatic
    /lɪmˈfatɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to lymph or its secretion: "lymphatic vessels"
    • 2. (of a person) pale, flabby, or sluggish. archaic

    noun

    • 1. a vessel, similar to a vein, that conveys lymph in the body: "the fluid is drained by the lymphatics and returned to the circulation"

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  2. sciencenotes.org › lymphatic-system-definition-anatomy-functionsLymphatic System - Definition, Anatomy, Functions - Science Notes...

    4 days ago · The lymphatic system includes organs (spleen, thymus) and tissues (tonsils, adenoids, bone marrow, appendix, Peyer’s patches), lymph vessels, and lymph nodes. The lymphatic system functions in fluid balance, immune defense, and fat absorption.

  3. www.innerbody.com › image › lympovInteractive Guide to the Lymphatic System | Innerbody

    5 days ago · The lymphatic system is a system of capillaries, vessels, nodes and other organs that transport a fluid called lymph from the tissues as it returns to the bloodstream. The lymphatic tissue of these organs filters and cleans the lymph of any debris, abnormal cells, or pathogens.

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  5. www.md-health.com › low-lymphocytesLow Lymphocyte Count: Cause, Symptom & Treatment

    4 days ago · Low lymphocyte count means your lymphocyte count is less than 1000 cells per microliter of blood. Know the major causes and proper treatments. Lymphocytes, an alternative name for white blood cells, are one of the cell types of the immune system of vertebrates.

  6. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › what-is-lymph-class-9What is lymph? - Vedantu

    3 days ago · Lymph is a clear to pale-white, a coagulable fluid which consists of White blood cells, especially lymphocytes, the cells that attack bacteria in the blood, Fluid from the intestines called chyle, which contains proteins and fats, which circulates throughout the lymphatic system.

  7. www.nagwa.com › en › explainersLesson Explainer: The Lymphatic System | Nagwa

    2 days ago · The lymphatic system is the system of the body that transports excess fluid and some important substances from the tissues of the body into the vessels of the circulatory system. It also has an important role in the immune system as it transports white blood cells to fight infection.

  8. wellaholic.com › blog › 10-ways-to-improve-your-lymphatic-system10 Ways to Improve Your Lymphatic System for a Healthy Life -...

    5 days ago · Lymphatic vessels are the network’s pathways, similar to blood vessels, but instead of blood, they carry lymph fluid. Lymph is a clear fluid that moves through the lymphatic system and carries white blood cells, particularly lymphocytes, to different parts of the body.

  9. www.newhealthadvisor.org › Calcified-Lymph-NodesLymph Nodes Calcification Diagnosis and Indications

    Sep 25, 2024 · The lymph nodes are actual glands that are made up of lymphatic tissue and are encapsulated. When they are visible on imaging, they look like clusters of grapes. When there isn’t anything going on in your body, sometimes the lymph nodes are not even visible.