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Body Systems
Lymphatic System - Terminology
Term | Meaning |
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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 |