Lymphatic system

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts

Used for

lymphangiography, lymphatic duct, lymphography

Broader Terms

immune system

Narrower Terms

lymphatic circulation, lymphatic tissue

Facts

• The body's complex set of organs, cells, and vessels designed to ward off infections, germs, and diseases.
• The system of organs and tissues that produce, carry and store white blood cells for the body.
• The lymphatic system is a specialized component of the circulatory system.
• The lymphatic system is a defense mechanism against infection, viruses, bacteria and disease.
• Like the blood circulatory system, the lymphatic system is composed of fine capillaries that lie adjacent to the blood vessels.

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