An x-ray of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel and travels throughout the lymphatic system. The dye outlines the lymphatic vessels … [Read more...]
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lymphangiography
An x-ray study of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel and travels throughout the lymphatic system. The dye outlines the lymphatic … [Read more...]
lymphangiosarcoma
A type of cancer that begins in the cells that line lymph vessels. … [Read more...]
lymphatic basin
A group of lymph nodes that receives and filters lymph that flows from a certain area of the body. Special dyes may be used to stain and identify the lymphatic … [Read more...]
lymphatic fluid
The clear fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infections and other diseases. Also called lymph. … [Read more...]
lymphatic mapping
The use of dyes and radioactive substances to identify lymph nodes that may contain tumor cells. Also called lymph node mapping. … [Read more...]
lymphatic system
The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, … [Read more...]
lymphatic vessel
A thin tube that carries lymph (lymphatic fluid) and white blood cells through the lymphatic system. Also called lymph vessel. … [Read more...]
Lymphazurin
(Other name for: isosulfan blue) … [Read more...]
lymphedema
A condition in which extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues and causes swelling. It may occur in an arm or leg if lymph vessels are blocked, damaged, or removed … [Read more...]