Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 38 compound words that contain lymph. The most common are listed below. Open lymph in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- lymph nodeEach of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue filled …
- lymph nodesplural of lymph node: Each of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of …
- lymph vesselA thin-walled vessel that carries lymph through the lymphatic system.
- lymph glandSynonym of lymph node: Each of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of …
- lymph vesselsplural of lymph vessel: A thin-walled vessel that carries lymph through the lymphatic system.
- lymph glandsplural of lymph gland: Each of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of …
- lymph node syndromeSynonym of Kawasaki disease: An illness of childhood that causes fever, lymphadenopathy, elevated platelet count, and a variety of other symptoms.
- mucocutaneous lymph node syndromeSynonym of Kawasaki disease: An illness of childhood that causes fever, lymphadenopathy, elevated platelet count, and a variety of other symptoms.
- lymph cellSynonym of leukocyte: Any of a class of blood cells that play various roles in cell-mediated immunity.
Compound words 38
- lymphadenitisThe inflammation or swelling of the lymph nodes, often a nonspecific sign of infection but also often benign and of obscure origin.
- perilymphAn extracellular fluid found in the scala tympani and scala vestibuli of the cochlea.
- lymphadeniaChronic inflammation and enlargement of the lymphatic glands, such as is found in Hodgkin's disease.
- lymphyContaining or resembling lymph.
- lymphadenocarcinomaThe malignant counterpart of lymphadenoma; the result of malignant transformation of lymphadenoma.
- lymphangioendotheliomaacquired progressive lymphangioma (in which endothelial cells are the main component)
- lymphographyA medical imaging technique using a radiocontrast agent to visualize structures of the lymphatic system.
- cytolymphSynonym of hyaloplasm: A structureless fluid in cells; cytosol
- karyolymphThe liquid part of the nucleus of a cell.
- lymphadenomaA benign tumor (neoplasm) of lymphatic tissue.