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Lymphatic System
Terms and definitions for the lymphatic system
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Anatomy
12th Grade
12/12/2012

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Term
Lymphatic System
Definition
The network of vessels through which lymph drains from the tissues into the blood.
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Lymph Vessels
Definition
duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the blood
Term
Lymphocytes
Definition
White blood cells
Term
Lymph Duct
Definition
larger lymphatic vessel that empties lymph into one of the subclavian veins.
Term
Lymph
Definition
The clear to yellow fluid that runs through the lymphatic system. Contains mostly white blood cells.
Term
Spleen
Definition
Large, red organ on the left side of the body that makes a portion of the bodies immune cells.
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Subclavian vein
Definition
Large vein located under the clavical, where the lymph ducts flow into.
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Lymph Nodes
Definition
small swellings in the lymphatic system where lymph is filtered and lymphocytes are formed
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