Precision Exam - Lymphatic System

Afferent

To carry toward (often used to describe vessels carrying lymph into a lymph node).

Autoimmunity

Self-immunity (body doesn't recognize own "self" markers).

Axillary

Armpit (a major site for clusters of lymph nodes).

Edematous

Pertaining to swelling (frequently caused by a backup of lymphatic fluid).

Efferent

To carry away from (often used to describe vessels carrying filtered lymph away from a node).

Immunity

Pertaining to protection.

Immunologist

One who studies immunity.

Lymphadenitis

Inflammation of one or more lymph nodes.

Lymphadenogram

Recording (or x-ray) of the lymph gland (or node).

Lymphadenopathy

Disease of the lymph nodes.

Lymphangiography

The process of recording pictures of lymph vessels.

Lymphedema

Swelling of the lymphatic system or vessels.

Lymphocyte

Lymph cell.

Lymphokinetic

Circulation of lymph.

Lymphotoxin

A poison produced by lymphatic cells.

Macrophages

Large eating cells (integral part in the immune response).

Phagocyte

Eating cell.

Phagocytosis

Condition of cell eating.