| lymphatic mapping |
The use of dyes and radioactive substances to identify lymph nodes that may contain tumor cells. Also called lymph node mapping.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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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.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| lymphatic system |
The drainage system of the body; believed to be involved in immune functioning.
Ãâó: highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072412976/student_...
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| lymphangiectasia |
Dilation of the lymphatic vessels that is caused by lymphatic damage, which leads to the blockage of local lymphatic drainage.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v4/n12/glossary/nrg1225...
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| lymphadenopathy syndrome |
Swollen, firm, and possibly tender lymph nodes. The cause may range from an infection such as HIV, the flu, or mononucleosis to lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes).
Ãâó: www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html
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