lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system and complementary to the circulatory system...

circulatory system, the lymphatic system is an open system. Some sources describe it as a secondary circulatory system. The circulatory system can be affected...

lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system functions as a critical...

vessels, that carry lymph. As part of the lymphatic system, lymph vessels are complementary to the cardiovascular system. Lymph vessels are lined by endothelial...

the body against pathogens that may harm the body. The system contains a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph. Enables the...

cells and the similarity of its functions to those of the peripheral lymphatic system. Glymphatic flow was initially believed to be the complete answer to...

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of manual manipulation of the skin, not to be confused with massage, based on the hypothesis that it will encourage...

Lymphatic malformations are benign slow-flow type of vascular malformation of the lymphatic system characterized by lymphatic vessels which do not connect...

organ of the lymphatic system and the adaptive immune system. A large number of lymph nodes are linked throughout the body by the lymphatic vessels. They...

system, endocrine system, lymphatic system, nervous system, and reproductive system. There are other systems in the body that are not organ systems—for...