| lymphangiosarcoma | A malignant tumour originating from the endothelial cells of lymphatic vessels. most lymphangiosarcomas arise in an arm secondary to radical mastectomy but they sometimes complicate idiopathic lymphedema. The lymphedema has usually been present for 6 to 10 years before malignant changes develop. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| lymphangiotomy | Incision of lymphatic vessels. Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangitic lung metastases | <radiology> Usually adenocarcinoma, breast, lung, upper GI tract (stomach, pancreas) (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymphangitis | <pathology> Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel or vessels. Acute lymphangitis may result from spread of bacterial infection (most commonly beta haemolytic streptococci) into the lymphatics, manifested by painful subcutaneous red streaks along the course of the vessels. (18 Nov 1997) |
| lymphangitis carcinomatosa | Extensive lymphatic permeation by tumour cells, with surrounding fibrosis, producing visible or palpable cords, especially in pleura or skin overlying a carcinoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangitis epizootica | Lymphangitis primarily involving the lymph channels of the skin of the legs and chest of horses and mules in Europe, Asia, and Africa; the causative agent is Histoplasma capsulatum var. Farciminosum. Synonym: lymphangitis epizootica. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphapheresis | Separation and removal of lymphocytes from the withdrawn blood, with the remainder of the blood retransfused into the donor. Synonym: lymphapheresis. Origin: Lymphocyte + G. Aphairesis, a withdrawal (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatic | Pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. " Lymphatic rapture. " . <anatomy> [See Lymphate] Lymphatic gland, a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks colour and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament. Origin: L. Lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. Lymphatique. 1. <anatomy> One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic duct. 2. A mad enthusiast; a lunatic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lymphatic angina | An affection resembling Vincent's disease marked by an increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatic diseases | Diseases of lymph or lymph vessels. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymphatic dissemination theory of endometriosis | That endometrial tissue is transmitted by the lymphatic channels. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatic duct | One of the two large lymph channels, right lymphatic duct or thoracic duct. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatic fistula | A congenital fistula in the neck connecting with a lymphatic vessel and giving exit to lymph. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatic follicles of larynx | laryngeal lymphatic follicles |
| lymphatic follicles of rectum | Scattered collections of lymphoid tissue in the wall of the rectum. Synonym: lymphatic follicles of rectum. (05 Mar 2000) |