Lymphatic system

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Lymphatic system
TermLymphatic system
Short definitionLymphatic system (lim-FA-tik SIS-tem) The tissues and organs that produce, store, and transport white blood cells that fight infection and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and lymphatics (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph and white blood cells). 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Lymphatic system - (pronounced) (lim-FA-tik SIS-tem) The tissues and organs that produce, store, and transport white blood cells that fight infection and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and lymphatics (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph and white blood cells). Like blood vessels, lymph vessels branch into all tissues of the body. Also called the lymphatic system

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