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Body Systems
Lymphatic System - Terminology
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lymphoma | Malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue |
| lymphadenectomy | Removal of the lymph nodes |
| lymphadenopathy | Desease of lymph nodes |
| lymphangiectasis | Dilation of small lymph vessels; often resulting from obstruction in large lymph vessels |
| splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen |
| thymoma | Tumor of the thymus gland |