Med Term Ch. 7

lymph

structure of lymphatic and immune system - The fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissues.

lymphatic vessels and ducts

structure of lymphatic and immune system - The capillaries, vessels, and ducts that return lymph from the tissues to the venous bloodstream.

lymph nodes

structure of lymphatic and immune system - Bean-shaped structures of the lymphatic system where pathogens and other harmful substances are filtered from the lymph by specialized cells of the immune system.

Tonsils and Adenoids

structure of lymphatic and immune system - Lymphoid structures of the lymphatic system that protect the entry to the respiratory system.

spleen

structure of lymphatic and immune system - A sac-like mass of lymphoid tissue with protective roles in both the immune and lymphatic systems.

bone marrow

structure of lymphatic and immune system - Produces lymphocytes, which are specialized leukocytes (white blood cells).

lymphocytes

structure of lymphatic and immune system - Specialized leukocytes that play important roles in immune reactions.

thymus

structure of lymphatic and immune system - A gland located in the upper chest with specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems.

anti

means “against”

structure of lymphatic and immune system -

-cocci

spherical bacteria

lymphaden/o

means “lymph node or gland”

lymphangi/o

means “lymph vessel“

-lytic

means “to destroy”

macro

means “large”

-oma

means “tumor”

phag/o

means “eat, swallow”

tox/o

means “poison / poisonous”