Lymphatic system

lymphatic system

n.

The interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body.

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Lymphatic system

A connected network of nodes, or glands, that carry lymph throughout the body. Lymph is a fluid that contains the infection-fighting white blood cells that form part of the body's immune system. Because the network goes throughout the body, cancer cells that enter the lymphatic system can travel to and be deposited at any point into the tissues and organs and form new tumors there.

Mentioned in: Acute Lymphangitis, Elephantiasis, Filariasis, Fistula, Laryngeal Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Radical Neck Dissection, Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia

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lymphatic system,

n a widespread network of thin vessels, capillaries, ducts, valves, organs, and nodes that primarily produces, filters, and conveys lymph along with producing various blood cells; maintains the internal fluid environment of the body and transports proteins, fats, and other substances to the bloodstream. The tonsils, thymus, and spleen are other major components of the lymphatic system. Also called
lymph system or
lymphoid system.

Lymphatic system.

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lymphatic system

(limfat´ik),
n a complex network of capillaries, thin vessels, valves, ducts, nodes, and organs that helps to protect and maintain the internal fluid environment of the entire body by producing, filtering, and conveying lymph and by producing various blood cells. See also vessels, afferent and vessels, efferent.