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Lymphatic System

Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system the body's secondary circulatory system. Its functions are closely linked to the functions of the body's primary circulatory system, the blood circulation. Organs and cells of the lymphatic system play an integral role in supporting the immune system, which is a functional system consisting of cells (e.g. blood cells which fight infection) and molecules (e.g. antibodies which protect against particular diseases). Unlike other body systems the immune system has no organs.

27 Apr 2013

Treating Severe Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Infection with EBV Specific Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes (CTLs)

Severe chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (SCAEBV) is a rare Epstein-Barr virus (EBV or commonly known as mono or the kissing…

01 Jan 2013

Lymph

Lymph is the fluid present within the lymphatic system. It is mostly composed of excess fluid taken…

01 Jan 2012

Lymph Node

Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system and play a role in immunity. Groups of lymph…

01 Jan 2012

Lymphobiopsy

Lymphobiopsy is the sampling or removal of lymph nodes during surgery.

01 Jan 2012

Lymphadenopathy

Lymphadenopathy is a medical term used to refer to any condition affecting the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes…

01 Jan 2012

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of cancer which affects the lymph nodes or other components of the lymphatic system. It is…

01 Jan 2012

MALT lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)

MALT lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)

MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma is a type of lymphatic system cancer classified as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It affects B lymphocytes.

14 Sep 2005

Nodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma

Nodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma

Nodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It affects the lymphatic system which helps fight infections.

14 Sep 2005