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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lymph | The fluid found between body cells; absorbed in the lymphatic system and returned to the bloodstream. |
| lymph node | A small mass of tissue through which lymph passes and in which lymphocytes are found. |
| lymphocytes | A type of white blood cell that functions in immunity. |
| macrophage | A large, phagocytic cell found in the lymphatic system and surrounding tissues. |
| immune | The ability to resist infection or to overcome the effects of infection. |
| active immunity | An immunity in which a person manufactures the antibodies himself or has activated T cells for a particular antigen. |
| passive immunity | An immunity in which an individual has been given antibodies that have been formed by another individual or an animal. |