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Lymph nodeLN

Also called Lymph gland nodes

AnatomyOncologyImmunologyImportant

Small immune organs along lymphatic vessels that filter lymph and concentrate immune cells to detect and respond to infection and malignancy.

Korean

림프절(임파선)

림프관을 따라 분포하는 작은 콩 모양의 면역 기관; 림프액을 여과하고 면역 반응을 개시.

French

Ganglion lymphatique(Ganglion)

Petits organes immunitaires le long des vaisseaux lymphatiques filtrant la lymphe ; concentrent les cellules immunitaires pour détecter et combattre les infections et malignités.

Word parts

  • lymph/oRoot(Latin) Lymph, lymphatic tissue

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