- Lymphatic System: Function, Conditions Disorders
Your lymphatic system is a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body Lymphatic system organs include your bone marrow, thymus and lymph nodes
- Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals
- Lymphatic system - Wikipedia
The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system and complementary to the circulatory system
- Lymphatic system | Structure, Function, Facts | Britannica
The lymphatic system is a subsystem of the circulatory system in the vertebrate body that consists of a complex network of vessels, tissues, and organs It helps maintain fluid balance in the body by collecting excess fluid and particulate matter from tissues and depositing them in the bloodstream
- Lymphatic System: Diagram, Function, Anatomy, Diseases
The lymphatic system includes tissues, vessels, and organs that move fluid throughout the body and fight infection When excess plasma (the liquid portion of blood) collects in your body’s tissues, the lymphatic system collects it and moves it back into your bloodstream
- Lymphatic System - Definition, Anatomy, Functions
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, organs, and vessels that helps maintain fluid balance, defend the body against infection, and facilitate the absorption of dietary fats
- Anatomy, Lymphatic System - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Components of the lymphatic system include lymph, lymphatic vessels and plexuses, lymph nodes, lymphatic cells, and a variety of lymphoid organs The pattern and form of lymphatic channels are more variable and complex but generally parallel those of the peripheral vascular system
- Lymphatic system: Definition, anatomy, function, and diseases
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that collect and circulate excess fluid in the body There are 500–600 lymph nodes throughout the body
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