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(limf node)
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| A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels. Also called lymph gland. |
Previous Definitions: | LY335979, LY353381 hydrochloride, lycopene, lymph, lymph gland | Next Definitions: | lymph node dissection, lymph node drainage, lymph node mapping, lymph vessel, lymphadenectomy |
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