Lymphatic system
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The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system and complementary to the circulatory system. It consists of a large network of lymphatic v
Anatomy of the lymphatic system showing primary and secondary lymphoid organs
Reed–Sternberg cells
"Claude Galien". Lithograph by Pierre Roche Vigneron. (Paris: Lith de Gregoire et Deneux, c. 1865)
Gabriele Falloppio
Lymphatic vessel
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The lymphatic vessels are thin-walled vessels, structured like blood vessels, that carry lymph. As part of the lymphatic system, lymph vessels are complementary to the cardiovascular system. Lymph ves
Lymphatic system
…is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system and complementary to the circulatory system. It consists of a large network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphoid organs, lymphatic tissue and lymph. The Latin word for lymph, lympha, refers to the deity of fresh water, "Lympha". Unlike the…
A still image from a 3D medical animation showing afferent vessels