The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs. It is made up mainly of lymph vessels, lymph nodes and lymph. Lymph vessels, which are different from blood vessels, carry fluid called lymph throughout your body. Lymph contains white blood cells that defend you against germs. Throughout the vessels are lymph nodes. Along with your spleen, these nodes are where white blood cells fight infection. Your bone marrow and thymus produce the cells in lymph. They are part of the system, too.
The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. If it's not working properly, fluid builds in your tissues and causes swelling, called lymphedema. Other lymphatic system problems can include infections, blockage, and cancer.
Definition (CSP)
condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the lymph or lymph vessels.
Definition (MSH)
Diseases of LYMPH; LYMPH NODES; or LYMPHATIC VESSELS.
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Linfangiopatia NE, Linfagiopatias, Afecção linfática, Linfangiopatia, Doenças Linfáticas, Estado Linfático
Spanish
Linfangiopatía NEOM, enfermedad del sistema linfático, enfermedad del sistema linfático (trastorno), linfangiopatía, Lymphatic disease, enfermedad de los tejidos linfáticos (trastorno), enfermedad de los tejidos linfáticos, trastorno del sistema linfático (trastorno), trastorno del sistema linfático, trastornos de los ganglios linfáticos (trastorno), trastornos de los ganglios linfáticos, Linfangiopatías, Linfangiopatía, Trastorno linfático, trastorno del sistema linfoide (trastorno), trastorno del sistema linfoide, Enfermedades Linfáticas, Enfermedades Linfaticas