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| The lymphatic system is also called the | lymphatics |
| The ____ system collects escaped fluid and returns it to circulation. | lymphatic |
| Swelling caused by the obstruction of a lymph vessel is called | lymphedema |
| Small knots of tissue along the lymphatic system are | lymph nodes |
| The general term for cancer originating within the lymphatic system | lymphoma |
| Acute or chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels | lymphangitis |
| X-ray of the lymphatic vessels and modes using a radiopaque substance | lymphangiography |
| Useful to check the integrity of the lymphatic system in investigating tumors | lymphangiograms |
| Lymph nodes found in the neck | cervical |
| Lymph nodes found in the armpits | axillary |
| Lymph nodes found in the groin | inguinal |
| Additional lymphatic system component found in the throat | palatine tonsils |
| Two additional components of the lymphatic system found in the upper body | thymus, spleen |
| Inflammation of the lymph nodes | lymphadenitis |
| Any disease of the lymph nodes | lymphadenopathy |
| Enlargement of lymph nodes | lymphadenoma |
| Adenoids are called _____ tonsils | pharyngeal |
| Combining form tonsill/o generally refers to ____ tonsils | palatine |
| Lymph nodes were once considered to be | glands |
