| 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) |