| lymphangiomyoma | A tumourlike condition characterised by smooth muscle and endothelium proliferation of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes in the mediastinum and retroperitoneum, also in the lung. It may be manifested by chylous pleural effusion and ascites. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| lymphangiomyomatosis | A progressive disorder of women of child-bearing age, marked by nodular and diffuse interstitial proliferation of smooth muscle in the lungs, lymph nodes, and thoracic duct. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymphangion | A lymphatic vessel. See: lymph vessels. Origin: L. Lympha, lymph, + G. Angeion, vessel (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangiophlebitis | Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels and veins. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangioplasty | Surgical alteration of lymphatic vessels. Synonym: lymphoplasty. Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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) |
| 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| lymphapheresis | Separation and removal of lymphocytes from the withdrawn blood, with the remainder of the blood retransfused into the donor.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) |
Synonyms : Lymphocoele, Cysts, Lymphatic, Lymphatic Cysts, Lymphoceles, Lymphocoeles
Synonyms : Lymphocryptoviruses
Synonyms : Transformation, Blast, Transformation, Lymphoblast, Transformation, Lymphocyte, Activation, Lymphocyte, Stimulation, Lymphocyte
Synonyms : LY96 Protein
Synonyms : Cooperation, Lymphocyte, Cooperations, Lymphocyte, Lymphocyte Cooperations
| lymphoblast |
an immature lymphocyte
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| lymph- |
a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels
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| lymphangiectasia |
dilatation of a lymph vessel
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| lymphangiogram |
an angiogram of the lymph nodes and lymph vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance
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| lymphocyte |
an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection
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| LY | European moth introduced into North America |
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| LY | dull-colored moth whose larvae have tufts of hair on the body and feed on the leaves of many deciduous trees |
| LY | tussock moths |
| LY | an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever |
| LY | an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever |
| LY | a grass of the genus Elymus |
| LY | a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle |
| LY | an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection |
| LY | the source of lymph and lymphocytes |
| LY | the source of lymph and lymphocytes |
| LY | a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation |
| LY | inflammation of lymph nodes |