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Organ system in vertebrates complementary to the circulatory system
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
Medical condition
most common. These worms damage the lymphatic system by nesting within the lymphatic vessels and disrupting the system's normal function. Worms can survive
Lymphatic_filariasis
Tubular vessels that are involved in the transport of lymph and lymphocytes
vessels, that carry lymph. As part of the lymphatic system, lymph vessels are complementary to the cardiovascular system. Lymph vessels are lined by endothelial
Lymphatic_vessel
Organ system for circulating blood in animals
circulatory system, the lymphatic system is an open system. Some sources describe it as a secondary circulatory system. The circulatory system can be affected
Circulatory_system
Malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by lesions that are thin-walled cysts
Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are congenital, benign slow-flow vascular malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by abnormally dilated lymphatic
Lymphatic_malformations
Swelling due to a compromised lymphatic system
known as lymphatic edema (US)/oedema (UK), is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system functions
Lymphedema
Physical substance of the human organism
teeth, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and blood, lymphatic vessels and lymph. The study of the human body includes anatomy, physiology
Human_body
Medical condition
Lymphatic disease is a class of disorders which directly affect the components of the lymphatic system. Examples include Castleman's disease and lymphedema
Lymphatic_disease
Organ of the lymphatic system
organ of the lymphatic system and the adaptive immune system. A large number of lymph nodes are linked throughout the body by the lymphatic vessels. They
Lymph_node
Fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system
through the lymphatic system, a system composed of lymph vessels (channels) and intervening lymph nodes whose function, like the venous system, is to return
Lymph
Accumulation of excess fluid in tissue
abnormal removal of interstitial fluid is caused by failure of the lymphatic system. This is most commonly due to a failure of normal pumping action of
Edema
Network of lymphatic vessels parallel to the sinuses
arteries of the mammalian central nervous system (CNS). As a part of the lymphatic system, the meningeal lymphatics are responsible for draining immune cells
Meningeal_lymphatic_vessels
Medical procedure
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of manual manipulation of the skin, not to be confused with massage, based on the hypothesis that it will encourage
Manual_lymphatic_drainage
System for waste clearance in the brain
"glymphatic system" was coined to indicate its dependence upon glial cells and the similarity of its functions to those of the peripheral lymphatic system. A 2012
Glymphatic_system
List of organ systems in the human body
nervous system Sensory nervous system Somatosensory system Visual system Olfactory system Gustatory system Auditory system Vestibular system Female reproductive
List of systems of the human body
List_of_systems_of_the_human_body
Human disease
A cystic hygroma is a form of lymphatic malformation. It is an abnormal growth that usually appears on a baby's neck or head. It consists of one or more
Cystic_hygroma
Digestive system in humans
fully broken down in the small intestine is absorbed as chyle into the lymphatic system. Most of the digestion of food takes place in the small intestine.
Human_digestive_system
Hematologic cancer that affects lymphocytes
the lymphatic system. Different suffixes imply the involvement of different organs, for example, S for the spleen and H for the liver. Extra-lymphatic involvement
Lymphoma
Largest lymphatic vessel in humans
the left lymphatic duct, alimentary duct, chyliferous duct, and Van Hoorne's duct) is the larger of the two lymph ducts of the lymphatic system (the other
Thoracic_duct
Group of organs assembled in a structural unit to serve a common function
endocrine, lymphatic, nervous, and reproductive systems. There are other systems in the body that are not organ systems—for example, the immune system protects
Organ_system
Body fluid in the circulatory system
from blood by capillary ultrafiltration. Lymph is collected by a system of small lymphatic vessels and directed to the thoracic duct, which drains into the
Blood
Complex network which connects several biologically relevant entities
nodes and vessels. The lymphatic system includes functions including immune responses and development of antibodies. Immune system: protects the organism
Biological_system
Fluid-filled space in organs
the circulatory system. Fluid in this space – the interstitial fluid – is composed of solutes and water draining into the lymphatic system. The interstitial
Interstitium
Inflammation or infection of the lymphatic channels
infection. It is a possible medical emergency as involvement of the lymphatic system allows for an infection to spread rapidly. The most common cause of
Lymphangitis
Language used to describe the human body
lymphatic system (comprising lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphoid organs, lymphatic tissue and lymph) is complementary to the circulatory system and
Medical_terminology
Condition involving excessive deposition of fat in the legs
believed to involve genetic and hormonal factors that regulate the lymphatic system, thus blocking the return of fats to the bloodstream. It often runs
Lipedema
Sac of skin that protects the testicles
Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2015-02-24. "VIII. The Lymphatic System. 5. The Lymphatics of the Lower Extremity. Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the
Scrotum
Medical condition
hyponatremia, hypokalemia, anemia, improper function of lymph and the lymphatic system, and pleurisy and edema. Emaciation is widespread in least developed
Emaciation
Danish physician, mathematician and theologian (1616–1680)
Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian. He discovered the lymphatic system in humans and advanced the theory of refrigeration anesthesia, being
Thomas_Bartholin
The lymphatic endothelium refers to a specialized subset of endothelial cells located in the sinus systems of draining lymph nodes. Specifically, these
Lymphatic_endothelium
Lymphedema commonly located in the legs
lymphedema, commonly in the legs, caused by congenital abnormalities in the lymphatic system. Disruption of the normal drainage of lymph leads to fluid accumulation
Milroy's_disease
Severe protein malnutrition
accompanied by irregularities in the lymphatic system as well as disruptions of capillary exchange. The lymphatic system serves three major purposes: fluid
Kwashiorkor
Component of the lymphoid system
most mammals into which lymph from the intestinal trunk and two lumbar lymphatic trunks flow. It receives fatty chyle from the intestines and thus acts
Cisterna_chyli
Ringed arrangement of lymphoid tissue in the pharynx
tonsillar ring (also known as the pharyngeal lymphoid ring, Waldeyer's lymphatic ring, Waldeyer's or Waldeyer ring, or tonsillar ring) is a ringed arrangement
Waldeyer's_tonsillar_ring
Deprecated medical imaging technique to visualise the lymphatic system
picture is taken to visualise structures of the lymphatic system, including lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph capillaries and lymph vessels
Lymphogram
Lymphoid organs in the mouth and throat
Media in Small Children". mSystems. 4 (1). doi:10.1128/mSystems.00169-18. PMC 6372837. PMID 30801022. "The Lymphatic System". act.downstate.edu. Archived
Tonsil
Semi-solid tissue in the spongy portions of bones
blood.[citation needed] The red bone marrow is a key element of the lymphatic system, being one of the primary lymphoid organs that generate lymphocytes
Bone_marrow
Structure of the human head and neck
The lymphatic system drains the head and neck of excess interstitial fluid via lymph vessels or capillaries, equally into the right lymphatic duct and
Head_and_neck_anatomy
Tumors that affect the blood, bone marrow, lymph, and lymphatic system
lymph, and lymphatic system. Because these tissues are all intimately connected through both the circulatory system and the immune system, a disease affecting
Tumors of the hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues
Tumors_of_the_hematopoietic_and_lymphoid_tissues
Immune organ that filters blood
thymus, the spleen possesses only efferent lymphatic vessels. The spleen is part of the lymphatic system. Both the short gastric arteries and the splenic
Spleen
Surgical procedure to enhance or reconstruct a human nose
and segments; C. the blood supply arteries and veins; D. the nasal lymphatic system; E. the facial and nasal nerves; F. the nasal bone; and G. the nasal
Rhinoplasty
muscles. They receive lymphatic fluid from the muscles and the mammary gland and deliver lymphatic fluid to the axillary lymphatic plexus. These lymph nodes
Rotter's_lymph_nodes
Lymphatic vessel
The right lymphatic duct is an important lymphatic vessel that drains the right upper quadrant of the human body. It forms various combinations with the
Right_lymphatic_duct
Subsystem of the immune system
circulating lymphocytes; the other 98% move within tissues and the lymphatic system, which includes the lymph nodes and spleen. In humans, approximately
Adaptive_immune_system
Accumulation of fluid in a body cavity
obscure. A hydrocele can also be the result of a plugged inguinal lymphatic system caused by repeated, chronic infection of Wuchereria bancrofti or Brugia
Hydrocele
the lymphatic system and serving as the most important organ for immune function. Splenocytes are important components of this lymphatic system, consisting
Splenocyte
Lymphatic capillary
A lacteal is a lymphatic capillary that absorbs dietary fats in the villi of the small intestine. Triglycerides are emulsified by bile and hydrolyzed
Lacteal
Scientific study of the morphology of the human body
adenoids, thymus, spleen Integumentary system: skin, hair, nails Lymphatic system: structures involved in the transfer of lymph between tissues and the
Human_anatomy
Species of fish
warm-blooded. Their unique cardiovascular system, warm body temperature, elevated metabolism and well-developed lymphatic system are all involved in their ability
Yellowfin_tuna
Vessel of the immune system
circulatory system at the left brachiocephalic vein between the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins. Lymphatic system Right lymphatic duct Thoracic
Lymph_duct
Spreading of a disease inside a body
and migrate to other parts of the body via the bloodstream, via the lymphatic system, or by direct extension. To do so, malignant cells break away from
Metastasis
Overview of health effects resulting from tattooing
removal treatments may be small enough that they are carried away by the lymphatic system and excreted, but this is not always the case; the laser technology
Health_effects_of_tattoos
between the lung and the diaphragm. In the mediastinal lymph nodes arises lymphatic ducts, which drains the lymph to the left subclavian vein (to the venous
List of lymph nodes of the human body
List_of_lymph_nodes_of_the_human_body
Group of lymph nodes of the thorax
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Mediastinal_lymph_node
Formation of lymphatic vessels from pre-existing vessels
Lymphangiogenesis is the formation of lymphatic vessels from pre-existing lymphatic vessels in a method believed to be similar to angiogenesis (blood
Lymphangiogenesis
Cancer of the lymphatic system
Burkitt's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, particularly B lymphocytes found in the germinal center. It is named after Denis Parsons Burkitt
Burkitt_lymphoma
Type of tonsil
of 5 to 7 years.[citation needed] The adenoids are a part of the immune system that recognizes and traps pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. In response
Adenoid
Skin lesions due to chronic blood pooling in a region of the body
body. A consequence of this congestion and inflammation is long-term lymphatic obstruction (lymphedema). It is also typically characterized by the appearance
Stasis_papillomatosis
Species of parasitic worm
cause of lymphatic filariasis. It is one of the three parasitic worms, together with Brugia malayi and B. timori, that infect the lymphatic system to cause
Wuchereria_bancrofti
Microvessel serving to drain and process extracellular fluid
capillaries or lymphatic capillaries are tiny, thin-walled microvessels located in the spaces between cells (except in the central nervous system and non-vascular
Lymph_capillary
Medical condition
infections account for the remainder; these most commonly involve the lymphatic system. Although the cervical region is most commonly affected, tuberculous
Tuberculous_lymphadenitis
Pseudoscientific alternative medicine emphasizing muscle and bone manipulation
procedure. Lymphatic pump treatment (LPT) is a manual technique intended to encourage lymph flow in a person's lymphatic system. The first modern lymphatic pump
Osteopathy
Medical condition
that damage the lining of the GI tract (mucosa) or cause blockage of its lymphatic drainage. The signs and symptoms of protein losing enteropathy include
Protein_losing_enteropathy
Organ of the lymphatic system
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Thoracic_lymph_nodes
British surgeon (1728–1793)
separateness of maternal and foetal blood supplies, and the role of the lymphatic system. He carried out the first recorded artificial insemination in 1790
John_Hunter_(surgeon)
Milky bodily fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats
digestion. A chyle fistula occurs when defect(s) of lymphatic vessel(s) result in leakage of lymphatic fluid, typically accumulating in the thoracic (pleural)
Chyle
Neuroscientist
interactions between the immune system and nervous system. He is best known for his lab's discovery of meningeal lymphatic vessels in humans and mice, which
Jonathan_Kipnis
Endocrine gland
not developed. In older children and adults, who have a functioning lymphatic system with mature T cells also situated in other lymphoid organs, the effect
Thymus
Lymph node
bronchomediastinal lymph trunks are essential components of the human lymphatic system, tasked with draining lymph from the tracheobronchial, internal mammary
Bronchomediastinal lymph trunk
Bronchomediastinal_lymph_trunk
American soul singer (1947–1979)
diagnosis, Riperton found out her cancer had already spread to her lymphatic system, and she was given about six months to live. She continued touring
Minnie_Riperton
to 5%) The genesis of lymph nodes begins within the blood and the lymphatic system. Interactions between stromal and hematopoietic cells are important
Lymph_node_stromal_cell
Organs of the immune system
of the occipital region of the scalp (this region is also drained by a lymphatic vessel which passes along the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid
Occipital_lymph_nodes
Medical technique
Primary lymphedema: Often resulting from congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema: Commonly associated with cancer treatments,
Lymphovenous_anastomosis
Fluid-filled space between the lungs
circulation (intercostal arteries) via bulk flow and reabsorbed by the lymphatic system. Thus, pleural fluid is produced and reabsorbed continuously. The composition
Pleural_cavity
Anatomical structure
cells. They do not correspond to underlying nervous, muscular, or lymphatic systems. The lines are not unique to humans and can be observed in non-human
Blaschko's_lines
Tube attached to the intestine
proper movement and removal of waste matter in the digestive system, contains lymphatic vessels that regulate pathogens, and lastly, might even produce
Appendix_(anatomy)
Type of cells of the immunological system
Leukocytes are found throughout the body, including the blood and lymphatic system. All white blood cells have nuclei, which distinguishes them from the
White_blood_cell
Part of the development of the lymphatic system, known as lymphangiogenesis
Lymph sacs are a part of the development of the lymphatic system, known as lymphangiogenesis. The lymph sacs are precursors of the lymph vessels. These
Lymph_sacs
Medical condition
low-grade histologic features the cancer rarely spreads through the lymphatic system or through the bloodstream. Signs and symptoms of pseudomyxoma peritonei
Pseudomyxoma_peritonei
Part of the female primate torso that has mammary glands
tumor and be dispersed to other parts of the body by means of the lymphatic system. The morphologic variations in the size, shape, volume, tissue density
Breast
Branch of internal medicine, which deals with vascular disease
dedicated to studying the circulatory system and of the lymphatic system, i.e., arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. In the UK, this field is more
Angiology
White blood cell that secretes large volumes of antibodies
are transported from the plasma cells by the blood plasma and the lymphatic system to the site of the target antigen (foreign substance), where they initiate
Plasma_cell
Organs of the immune system
nodes Parasternal lymph nodes (internal mammary nodes) Details System Lymphatic system Drains to Central lymph nodes Identifiers Latin nodi lymphoidei
Pectoral_axillary_lymph_nodes
Polish lymphologist (1931–2020)
human lymphatic system. Clinical and research interests comprise vascular surgery, transplantation, physiology and surgery of the lymphatic system and immunology
Waldemar_Olszewski
Lymph nodes near the jaw
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Submandibular_lymph_nodes
Bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Salmonellosis
nodes. The bacteria then travel via the lymphatic system and the bloodstream to the reticuloendothelial system which includes the liver, spleen, and bone
Enteric_fever
Lymph nodes in the human armpit
system like gastric cancer can metastasize to the left axillary lymph node which is called "Irish’s node". The superficial lymph glands and lymphatic
Axillary_lymph_nodes
System of procedure codes within ICD-9 Clinical Modification
on lymphatic system (40.0) Incision of lymphatic structures (40.1) Diagnostic procedures on lymphatic structures (40.2) Simple excision of lymphatic structure
ICD-9-CM_Volume_3
Lymphatic tissue in the lower small intestine
Peyer's patches thus act for the gastrointestinal system much as the tonsils act for the respiratory system, trapping foreign particles, surveilling them
Peyer's_patch
Group of lymph nodes in the neck
drainage site for both lymphatic fluid and cerebrospinal fluid carried by the meningeal lymphatic vessels of the central nervous system, making them the primary
Deep_cervical_lymph_nodes
Facial lymph node near the nose and upper lip
Nasolabial lymph node 9. Nasolabial Details System Lymphatic system Drains to Buccinator lymph node Identifiers Latin nodus lymphoideus nasolabialis Anatomical
Nasolabial_lymph_node
Lymphoid organs at the back of the throat on both sides
determine the degree to which these symptoms are disrupting their sleep. Lymphatic system The mouth cavity. The cheeks have been slit transversely and the tongue
Palatine_tonsil
Organs of the immune system
Brachial lymph nodes Lymph nodes of the upper limb and breast Details System Lymphatic system Drains to Central lymph nodes Identifiers FMA 44314 Anatomical
Brachial_lymph_nodes
Medical condition
sickness, pregnancy, hypertension, sickle cell anemia, a compromised lymphatic system or merely long periods of time sitting or standing without moving.
Peripheral_edema
Parasitic disease also known as sleeping sickness
period when parasites are present in the blood and lymphatic system, prior to central nervous system involvement. The neurological stage, also called the
African_trypanosomiasis
Immune response that does not involve antibodies
phagocytic DCs capture antigens in peripheral tissues and migrate through lymphatic vessels into the lymph node, where they present antigens to T-cells. Said
Cell-mediated_immunity
Solitary lymphatic nodules (or solitary follicles) are structures found in the small intestine and large intestine. The solitary lymphatic nodules are
Solitary_lymphatic_nodule
Lymph nodes found in the neck
(1932). Anatomie des lymphatiques de l'homme [Anatomy of the Human Lymphatic System, Edwards Brothers, Ann Arbor, MI. 1938]. trans. Morris Jacob Tobias
Cervical_lymph_nodes
Style of massage from Bali
for relaxation, loosening fascial restrictions, and stimulating the lymphatic system and the flow of blood and qi. The medium is the masseuse : a Balinese
Balinese_massage
Infectious disease
are close to the primary site of infection, or spread through the lymphatic system or blood. In the first case, scarlet fever may spread to the pharynx
Scarlet_fever
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