| lymphocytoblast | Synonym: lymphoblast. Origin: Lymphocyte + G. Blastos, germ (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lymphocytoma | <oncology, tumour> A mass of mature lymphocytes which at first glance resembles a tumour. (09 Oct 1997) |
| lymphocytopenia | A condition in which the blood contains an abnormally low number of lymphocytes. (09 Oct 1997) |
| lymphocytopoiesis | The formation of lymphocytes. Origin: Lymphocyte + G. Poiesis, a making (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphocytosis | A condition in which the blood contains an unusually high number of normal lymphocytes. (09 Oct 1997) |
| lymphocytotoxic antibodies | Antibody's specific for histocompatibility antigens of lymphocytes and which, upon combining with the antigens, induce cellular damage or death. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphoderma | A condition resulting from any disease of the cutaneous lymphatic vessels. Origin: Lympho-+ G. Derma, skin (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphoduct | A lymphatic vessel. See: lymph vessels. Origin: Lympho-+ L. Ductus, a leading (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphoedema | <dermatology, oncology> Swelling of the subcutaneous tissues caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage. It results from fluid accumulation and may arise from surgery, radiation or the presence of a tumour in the area of the lymph nodes. (14 Oct 1997) |
| lymphoepithelial cyst | A cervical cyst arising from salivary gland epithelium entrapped in lymph nodes during embryogenesis. Also seen within the oral cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphoepithelioma | <tumour> A poorly differentiated radiosensitive squamous cell carcinoma involving lymphoid tissue in the region of the tonsils and nasopharynx; composed of irregular sheets, or small groups, of neoplastic epithelial cells (squamous or undifferentiated), with a slight to moderate amount of fibrous stroma that contains numerous lymphocytes; metastasizes at an early stage to cervical lymph nodes. Origin: Lympho-+ epithelium + -oma, tumour (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphogenesis | Lymph production. Origin: Lympho-+ G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphogenic | <physiology> Connected with, or formed in, the lymphatic glands. Origin: Lymph + root of L. Gignere to produce. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lymphogenous | 1. Originating from lymph or the lymphatic system. Synonym: lymphogenic. 2. Producing lymph. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphogenous metastasis | See: metastasis. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : High-Grade Lymphoma, High-Grade Lymphomas, Lymphoma, High Grade, Lymphomas, High-Grade
Synonyms : Intermediate-Grade Lymphoma, Intermediate-Grade Lymphomas, Lymphoma, Intermediate Grade, Lymphomas, Intermediate-Grade
Synonyms : Large-Cell Lymphoma, Reticulosarcoma, Histiocytic Lymphomas, Large Cell Lymphoma, Large-Cell Lymphomas, Lymphoma, Large Cell, Lymphomas, Histiocytic, Lymphomas, Large-Cell, Reticulosarcomas, Reticulum Cell Sarcoma, Reticulum-Cell Sarcomas, Sarcoma, Reticulum Cell
Synonyms : Diffuse Large Follicular Center-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large-Cell Lymphoma, Large Follicular Center-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse, Large Lymphoid Lymphoma, Diffuse, Large-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse, Lymphoma, Diffuse Large-Cell, Lymphoma, Large Cell, Diffuse
Synonyms : Follicular Large-Cell Lymphoma, Large Lymphoid Lymphoma, Nodular, Large-Cell Lymphoma, Follicular, Lymphoma, Follicular Large-Cell, Lymphoma, Large Cell, Follicular, Lymphoma, Nodular, Large Follicular Center Cell, Follicular Large Cell Lymphoma
| lymph node dissection |
A surgical procedure in which lymph nodes are removed and examined to see whether they contain cancer. Also called lymphadenectomy.
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| lymphatic mapping |
The use of dyes and radioactive substances to identify lymph nodes that may contain tumor cells. Also called lymph node mapping.
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| lymphoblast |
A lymphocyte that has gotten larger after being stimulated by an antigen. Lymphoblasts look like immature lymphocytes, and were once thought to be precursor cells.
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| lymphangiogram |
An x-ray of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel and travels throughout the lymphatic system. The dye outlines the lymphatic vessels and organs on the x-ray.
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| lymphocytic leukemia |
A type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (white blood cells).
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