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Fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system
Lymph (from Latin lympha 'water') is the fluid that flows through the lymphatic system, a system composed of lymph vessels (channels) and intervening lymph
Lymph
Organ of the lymphatic system
A lymph node, or lymph gland, is a kidney-shaped organ of the lymphatic system and the adaptive immune system. A large number of lymph nodes are linked
Lymph_node
Organ system in vertebrates complementary to the circulatory system
large network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphoid organs, lymphatic tissue and lymph. The Latin word for lymph, lympha, refers to the deity of fresh
Lymphatic_system
Tubular vessels that are involved in the transport of lymph and lymphocytes
lymph vessels or lymphatics) are thin-walled vessels (tubes), structured like blood vessels, that carry lymph. As part of the lymphatic system, lymph
Lymphatic_vessel
Hematologic cancer that affects lymphocytes
Lymphoma is a group of blood and lymph tumors that develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The name typically refers to just the cancerous
Lymphoma
Lymph nodes in the human groin
the superficial inguinal lymph nodes and deep inguinal lymph nodes. The superficial inguinal lymph nodes are the inguinal lymph nodes that form a chain
Inguinal_lymph_nodes
Lymph nodes in the human armpit
The axillary lymph nodes or armpit lymph nodes are lymph nodes in the human armpit. Between 20 and 49 in number, they drain lymph vessels from the lateral
Axillary_lymph_nodes
Lymph nodes found in the neck
Cervical lymph nodes are lymph nodes found in the neck. Of the 800 lymph nodes in the human body, 300 are in the neck. Cervical lymph nodes are subject
Cervical_lymph_nodes
Abnormal change in size of the lymph nodes
Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or consistency. Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type
Lymphadenopathy
Skin cancer originating in melanocytes
If a lymph node is positive, depending on the extent of lymph node spread, a radical lymph node dissection may be performed in which affected lymph nodes
Melanoma
Rotter's lymph nodes are small interpectoral lymph nodes located between the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles. They receive lymphatic fluid
Rotter's_lymph_nodes
Disease typically found in young children
Kawasaki disease (also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) is a syndrome of unknown cause that results in a fever and mainly affects children
Kawasaki_disease
Medical procedure
walls of lymph vessels (peristalsis) and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then to the lymph ducts
Manual_lymphatic_drainage
Human lymph nodes
periaortic lymph nodes (also known as lumbar) are a group of lymph nodes that lie in front of the lumbar vertebrae near the aorta. These lymph nodes receive
Periaortic_lymph_nodes
Organs in the neck
Supraclavicular lymph nodes are lymph nodes found above the clavicle, that can be felt in the supraclavicular fossa. The supraclavicular lymph nodes on the
Supraclavicular_lymph_nodes
nodes Mastoid lymph nodes Parotid lymph nodes Cervical lymph nodes Submental lymph nodes Submandibular lymph nodes Deep cervical lymph nodes Deep anterior
List of lymph nodes of the human body
List_of_lymph_nodes_of_the_human_body
Spread of cancer to the lymph nodes
Lymph node metastasis is the spread (metastasis) of cancer cells into a lymph node. Lymph node metastasis is different from lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer
Lymph_node_metastasis
Human and animal disease
include fever, headaches, and vomiting, as well as swollen and painful lymph nodes occurring in the area closest to where the bacteria entered the skin
Bubonic_plague
two lymph ducts (right lymph duct and the thoracic duct). When an efferent lymph vessel leaves a lymph node, it may carry lymph to another lymph node
Lymph_trunk
Lymph pumping organ in some vertebrates
having the lymph vessels themselves contract to pump lymph. The lymphatic system of a frog consists of lymph, lymph vessels, lymph heart, lymph spaces and
Lymph_heart
Lymph nodes near the jaw
The submandibular lymph nodes (submaxillary glands in older texts), are some 3-6 lymph nodes situated at the inferior border of the ramus of mandible.
Submandibular_lymph_nodes
Lymph node stromal cells are essential to the structure and function of the lymph node whose functions include: creating an internal tissue scaffold for
Lymph_node_stromal_cell
Organs of the immune system
The mastoid lymph nodes (retroauricular lymph nodes or posterior auricular glands) are a small group of lymph nodes, usually two in number, located just
Mastoid_lymph_nodes
Organ of the immune system
preaortic lymph nodes lie in front of the aorta, and may be divided into celiac lymph nodes, superior mesenteric lymph nodes, and inferior mesenteric lymph nodes
Preaortic_lymph_nodes
Medical diagnostic method
Lymph node biopsy is a test in which a lymph node or a piece of a lymph node is removed for examination under a microscope (see: biopsy). The lymphatic
Lymph_node_biopsy
Type of blood and immune-system cancer
where multinucleated Reed–Sternberg cells (RS cells) are present in the lymph nodes. As it affects a subgroup of white blood cells called lymphocytes
Hodgkin_lymphoma
First lymph node to receive drainage from a primary tumor
Lymph nodes are small organs that play a critical role in the human immune system. Located throughout the body, they filter bodily fluids for harmful
Sentinel_lymph_node
Largest lymphatic vessel in humans
chyle, a liquid containing both lymph and emulsified fats, rather than pure lymph. It also collects most of the lymph in the body other than from the
Thoracic_duct
Organs of the immune system
mesenteric lymph nodes may be divided into three principal groups: mesenteric lymph nodes ileocolic lymph nodes mesocolic lymph nodes The mesenteric lymph nodes
Superior mesenteric lymph nodes
Superior_mesenteric_lymph_nodes
Organs of the immune system
right and left[citation needed] paratracheal lymph nodes (or paratracheal chains[citation needed]) are lymph nodes in the neck situated lateral to the trachea
Paratracheal_lymph_nodes
Lymph nodes of the face
The facial lymph nodes are a group of up to 12 superficial lymph nodes of the head situated along the length of the facial vein. Facial lymph nodes are
Facial_lymph_nodes
Group of lymph nodes of the thorax
Mediastinal lymph nodes are lymph nodes located in the mediastinum. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy Mediastinal mass Standring, Susan (2016). Gray's anatomy:
Mediastinal_lymph_node
Surgical removal of lymph nodes
Lymphadenectomy, or lymph node dissection, is the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes. It is almost always performed as part of the
Lymphadenectomy
Sac of skin that protects the testicles
scrotal lymph initially drains into the superficial inguinal lymph nodes, this then drains into the deep inguinal lymph nodes. The deep inguinal lymph nodes
Scrotum
Vessel of the immune system
A lymph duct (or lymphatic duct) is a great lymphatic vessel that empties lymph into one of the subclavian veins. There are two lymph ducts in the human
Lymph_duct
Disease of the lymph nodes
lymphadenopathy of the cervical lymph nodes (the glands in the neck). The term lymphadenopathy strictly speaking refers to disease of the lymph nodes, though it is
Cervical_lymphadenopathy
Organs of the immune system
The celiac lymph nodes are associated with the branches of the celiac artery. Other lymph nodes in the abdomen are associated with the superior and inferior
Celiac_lymph_nodes
Medical condition
it describes tuberculosis infection of the lymph nodes, leading to lymphadenopathy. When cervical lymph nodes are affected, it is commonly referred to
Tuberculous_lymphadenitis
Lymph nodes of the neck
The jugulodigastric lymph nodes are large lymph nodes of the neck. The jugulodigastric lymph nodes are found in the proximity of where the posterior belly
Jugulodigastric_lymph_node
Organs of the immune system
The submental lymph nodes (or suprahyoid lymph nodes[citation needed]) are 2-3 lymph nodes situated in the submental triangle, between the anterior bellies
Submental_lymph_nodes
Group of lymphoproliferative disorders
describes a group of rare lymphoproliferative disorders that involve enlarged lymph nodes, and a broad range of inflammatory symptoms and laboratory abnormalities
Castleman_disease
External genitalia of the female mammal
internal pudendal veins give drainage. Afferent lymph vessels carry lymph away from the vulva to the inguinal lymph nodes. The nerves that supply the vulva are
Vulva
Sentinel lymph node of the gall bladder
lymph node, cystic lymph node of Lund, Lund's node, or Mascagni's lymph node and often erroneously referred to as Calot's node) is the sentinel lymph
Cystic_node
Organs of the immune system
The internal iliac lymph nodes (or hypogastric lymph nodes) surround the internal iliac artery and its branches (the hypogastric vessels). They receive
Internal_iliac_lymph_nodes
Pseudoscientific alternative medicine emphasizing muscle and bone manipulation
Lymphatic pump treatment (LPT) is a manual technique intended to encourage lymph flow in a person's lymphatic system. The first modern lymphatic pump technique
Osteopathy
Organs of the immune system
The occipital lymph nodes are a group of 1-3 superficial lymph nodes of the head situated in the occipital region that drain part of the scalp of the occiput
Occipital_lymph_nodes
Cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat
can include a combination of surgery (to remove the tumor and regional lymph nodes), radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy. The types
Oral_cancer
Microvessel serving to drain and process extracellular fluid
Lymph capillaries or lymphatic capillaries are tiny, thin-walled microvessels located in the spaces between cells (except in the central nervous system
Lymph_capillary
Disease caused by Yersinia pestis bacterium
shortness of breath, coughing and chest pain; bubonic plague affects the lymph nodes, making them swell; and septicemic plague infects the blood and can
Plague_(disease)
Inflammation of a gland
inflammation of a lymph node.[citation needed] Lymph adenitis or lymph node adenitis is caused by infection in lymph nodes. The infected lymph nodes typically
Adenitis
Lymphatic vessels' part between two valves
functional unit of a lymph vessel that lies between two semilunar (half moon-shaped) valves. Lymph vessels are channels larger than the lymph capillaries that
Lymphangion
Organs of the immune system
The external iliac lymph nodes are lymph nodes, from eight to ten in number, that lie along the external iliac vessels. They are arranged in three groups
External_iliac_lymph_nodes
Organs of the immune system
Parotid lymph nodes are lymph nodes found near the parotid gland in the immune system. More specifically, it can refer to: deep parotid lymph nodes superficial
Parotid_lymph_nodes
Medical condition
of Castleman disease (also known as giant lymph node hyperplasia, lymphoid hamartoma, or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia), a group of lymphoproliferative
Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease
Idiopathic_multicentric_Castleman_disease
Medical condition
of Castleman disease (also known as giant lymph node hyperplasia, lymphoid hamartoma, or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia), a group of lymphoproliferative
Unicentric_Castleman_disease
Group of lymph nodes in the neck
The deep cervical lymph nodes are a group of cervical lymph nodes in the neck that form a chain along the internal jugular vein within the carotid sheath
Deep_cervical_lymph_nodes
Organs of the immune system
The tracheobronchial lymph nodes are lymph nodes that are located around the division of trachea and main bronchi. These lymph nodes form four main groups
Tracheobronchial_lymph_nodes
Organs of the immune system
The popliteal lymph nodes, small in size and some six or seven in number, are embedded in the fat contained in the popliteal fossa, sometimes referred
Popliteal_lymph_nodes
Inflammation of the lymph nodes
bubo (Greek βουβών, boubṓn, 'groin') is adenitis or inflammation of the lymph nodes and is an example of reactive infectious lymphadenopathy. Buboes are
Bubo
Human male external reproductive organ
sildenafil (Viagra) will not cause it. Lymphangiosclerosis is a hardened lymph vessel, although it can feel like a hardened, almost calcified or fibrous
Human_penis
Assessment of how much a lung cancer has spread
the TNM classification. This is based on the size of the primary tumor, lymph node involvement, and distant metastasis. After this, using the TNM descriptors
Lung_cancer_staging
Organs of the immune system
The pararectal lymph nodes are lymph nodes that are in contact with the muscular surface of the rectum. The pararectal lymph nodes are located on the
Pararectal_lymph_nodes
Type of cancer of lymph nodes
types of lymphomas except Hodgkin lymphomas. Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and tiredness. Other symptoms may
Non-Hodgkin_lymphoma
Medical condition of lymphatic cells
hyperplasia and is classified as a lymphadenopathy, which means a disease of the lymph nodes. It is caused by a stimulation of the B cell compartment and by abnormal
Follicular_hyperplasia
Rapid proliferation of lymphocyte cells
hyperplasia is the rapid proliferation of normal lymphocytic cells that resemble lymph tissue which may occur with bacterial or viral infections. The growth is
Lymphoid_hyperplasia
Organs of the immune system
The inferior mesenteric lymph nodes consist of: (a) small glands on the branches of the left colic and sigmoid arteries (b) a group in the sigmoid mesocolon
Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes
Inferior_mesenteric_lymph_nodes
Common viral infectious disease
young adults, the disease often results in fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, and fatigue. Most people recover in two to four weeks;
Infectious_mononucleosis
Organs of the immune system
One or two supratrochlear lymph nodes are placed above the medial epicondyle of the humerus, medial to the basilic vein. Their afferents drain the middle
Supratrochlear_lymph_nodes
Group of lymph nodes in the neck
The superficial cervical lymph nodes are lymph nodes that lie near the surface of the neck. Some sources state simply that they lie along the external
Superficial cervical lymph nodes
Superficial_cervical_lymph_nodes
Abnormal change in size of the neck lymph nodes
scrofula and the king's evil, involves a lymphadenitis of the cervical (neck) lymph nodes associated with tuberculosis as well as nontuberculous (atypical)
Mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis
Mycobacterial_cervical_lymphadenitis
Organs of the immune system
The gastric lymph nodes are lymph nodes (also known as lymph glands) which drain the stomach and consist of two sets, superior and inferior: The superior
Gastric_lymph_nodes
Organ of the immune system
The mandibular lymph node is a lymph node found near the jaw. This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy
Mandibular_lymph_node
Estimate of penetration of a cancer
colorectal cancers depend on the extent of local invasion, the degree of lymph node involvement and whether there is distant metastasis. Definitive staging
Colon_cancer_staging
Lymph node
The bronchomediastinal lymph trunks are essential components of the human lymphatic system, tasked with draining lymph from the tracheobronchial, internal
Bronchomediastinal lymph trunk
Bronchomediastinal_lymph_trunk
Body fluid outside the cells of a multicellular organism
interstitial fluid are the two components that make up at least 97% of the ECF. Lymph makes up a small percentage of the interstitial fluid. The remaining small
Extracellular_fluid
Lymph nodes on the common hepatic artery
The hepatic lymph nodes consist of the following groups: (a) hepatic, on the stem of the hepatic artery, and extending upward along the common bile duct
Hepatic_lymph_nodes
Surgical procedure to remove abdominal lymph nodes
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is a surgical procedure to remove abdominal lymph nodes. It is used to treat testicular cancer, as well
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
Retroperitoneal_lymph_node_dissection
Toxicological test
The murine local lymph node assay (LLNA) is an in vivo test for skin sensitisation. LLNA has largely superseded the guinea pig maximisation test and the
Local_lymph_node_assay
Spreading of a disease inside a body
nearby lymph nodes are struck early. The lungs, liver, brain, and bones are the most common metastasis locations from solid tumors. In lymph node metastasis
Metastasis
Lymphatic Organs
The superior deep cervical lymph nodes are the deep cervical lymph nodes that are situated adjacent to the superior portion of the internal jugular vein
Superior deep cervical lymph nodes
Superior_deep_cervical_lymph_nodes
Medical condition
dysproteinemia") is a mature T-cell lymphoma of blood or lymph vessel immunoblasts characterized by a polymorphous lymph node infiltrate showing a marked increase in
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma
Angioimmunoblastic_T-cell_lymphoma
Vaccine against Variola virus
vaccine was successfully maintained in cattle starting in the 1840s, and calf lymph vaccine became the leading smallpox vaccine in the 1880s. First-generation
Smallpox_vaccine
Surgery to remove unwanted fat
the lymph system." This may be referenced either way above, but the technique is the same. This is an anesthesia technique recommended for lymph-sparing
Liposuction
Organs of the immune system
The parasternal lymph nodes (or sternal glands) are placed at the anterior ends of the intercostal spaces, by the side of the internal thoracic artery
Parasternal_lymph_nodes
Surgical procedure that incises the axilla
incises the axilla, usually in order to identify, examine, or take out lymph nodes. The term "axilla" refers to the armpit or underarm section of the
Axillary_dissection
Disease of the lymph nodes
bilateral enlargement of the lymph nodes of pulmonary hila. It is a radiographic term for the enlargement of mediastinal lymph nodes and is most commonly
Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
Bilateral_hilar_lymphadenopathy
Organ of the immune system
The buccinator lymph node or nodes are one or more lymph nodes placed on the buccinator opposite the angle of the mouth. This article incorporates text
Buccinator_lymph_node
Area of the human body beneath the joint between arm and torso
superficially, and with an increased amount of lymph nodes. Breast cancer typically spreads via lymphatic vessels to the lymph nodes found in the axilla. Excessive
Axilla
Disease subtype
of Castleman disease (also known as giant lymph node hyperplasia, lymphoid hamartoma, or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia), a group of rare lymphoproliferative
HHV-8-associated_MCD
Tonsil cancer that has material basis in squamous cells
stages, and around 70% of patients present with metastasis to the cervical lymph nodes. . The most reported complaints include sore throat, otalgia or dysphagia
Tonsil_carcinoma
Penetration of a cancer into the blood and/or lymph vessels
spread to the lymph nodes that drain the tissue in which the tumour arose. Conversely, cancers with lymph node spread (known as a lymph node metastases)
Lymphovascular_invasion
Deprecated medical imaging technique to visualise the lymphatic system
structures of the lymphatic system, including lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph capillaries and lymph vessels. Lymphangiography is the same procedure
Lymphogram
Component of the lymphoid system
dilated sac at the lower end of the thoracic duct in most mammals into which lymph from the intestinal trunk and two lumbar lymphatic trunks flow. It receives
Cisterna_chyli
Effect of cancer
spread primarily to the inguinofemoral lymph nodes. From these lymph nodes, cancer can spread to the pelvic lymph nodes. If the depth of the cancer on the
Lymphatogenous_metastasis
Lymph nodes
The Intraglandular deep parotid lymph nodes are a group of lymph nodes found inside the parotid gland. This article incorporates text in the public domain
Intraglandular deep parotid lymph nodes
Intraglandular_deep_parotid_lymph_nodes
Organs of the immune system
The pretracheal lymph nodes are lymph nodes located anterior to the trachea in the neck. The pretracheal lymph nodes lie anterior to the trachea. They
Pretracheal_lymph_nodes
Physical substance of the human organism
muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and blood, lymphatic vessels and lymph. The study of the human body includes anatomy, physiology, histology, and
Human_body
Medical condition
histiocytes in lymph nodes or other locations including the skin, sinuses, brain and heart. Individuals with the disorder often present with enlarged lymph nodes
Rosai–Dorfman_disease
Medical condition
distinguished by an increase in volume or changes in the morphology of the axillary lymph nodes. It can be detected through palpation during a physical examination
Axillary_lymphadenopathy
Lymph node disease
Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (PGL) is enlarged, painless, non-tender lymph nodes occurring in a couple of different areas for more than three to six
Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy
Persistent_generalized_lymphadenopathy
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