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 mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197


lymph embolism
Lymphogenous embolism, embolism occurring in a lymphatic vessel. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph follicle
Lymphatic follicle, one of the spherical masses of lymphoid cells, frequently having a more lightly staining centre. ... See: solitary lymphatic follicles, Peyer's patches. ... Synonym: folliculus lymphaticus, lymph nodule, nodulus lymphaticus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph gland
Synonym for lymph node ... <anatomy> Small bean-shaped organ made up of a loose meshwork of reticular tissue in which are enmeshed large numbers of lymphocytes, macrophages and accessory cells located along the lymphatic system. ... Recirculating lymphocytes leave the blood through the specialised high endothelial venules of the lymph node and …

lymph node
<anatomy> Small bean-shaped organ made up of a loose meshwork of reticular tissue in which are enmeshed large numbers of lymphocytes, macrophages and accessory cells located along the lymphatic system. ... Recirculating lymphocytes leave the blood through the specialised high endothelial venules of the lymph node and pass through the node befo …

lymph node excision
Surgical excision of one or more lymph nodes. Its most common use is in cancer surgery. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymph node of azygos arch
A lymph node of the posterior mediastinal group located adjacent to the arch of the azygos vein. ... Synonym: nodus lymphaticus arcus venae azygos. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph node of ligamentum arteriosum
Synonym for node of ligamentum arteriosum ... A lymph node of the anterior mediastinal group located adjacent to the ligamentum arteriosum. ... Synonym: nodus ligamenti arteriosi, lymph node of ligamentum arteriosum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph node permeability factor
A substance, released by lymphocytes when stimulated or damaged, that increases capillary permeability and the accumulation of mononuclear cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph nodes
Small, bean-shaped organs located throughout the lymphatic system. The lymph nodes store special cells that can trap cancer cells or bacteria that are traveling through the body in lymph. Also called lymph glands. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymph nodes of elbow
Synonym for cubital lymph nodes ... Two groups of nodes, superficial and deep, lying along the basilic vein above the medial epicondyle; they receive afferents from the ulnar side of the forearm and hand, and send efferents to the brachial nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici cubitales, epitrochlear nodes, lymph nodes of elbow. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph nodule
Synonym for lymph follicle ... Lymphatic follicle, one of the spherical masses of lymphoid cells, frequently having a more lightly staining centre. ... See: solitary lymphatic follicles, Peyer's patches. ... Synonym: folliculus lymphaticus, lymph nodule, nodulus lymphaticus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph sacs
The earliest lymphatic vessels formed in the embryo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph scrotum
Synonym for elephantiasis scroti ... Brawny swelling of the scrotum as a result of chronic lymphatic obstruction. ... Synonym: chyloderma, lymph scrotum, parasitic chylocele. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph sinus
Synonym for lymphatic sinus ... The channels in a lymph node crossed by a reticulum of cells and fibres and bounded by littoral cells; there are subcapsular, trabecular, and medullary sinus's. ... Synonym: lymph sinus. ... Maier's sinus, an infundibuliform depression on the internal surface of the lacrimal sac which receives the lacrimal canaliculi.
lymph space
A space, in tissue or a vessel, filled with lymph. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph varix
The formation of varices or cysts in the lymph nodes in consequence of obstruction in the efferent lymphatics. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymph vessels
The vessels that convey the lymph; they anastomose freely with each other. ... Synonym: vasa lymphatica, absorbent vessels, lymphatic vessels, lymphatics. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphaden
Synonym: lymph node. ... Origin: Lymph-+ G. Aden, gland ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphadenectomy
<procedure> Excision of lymph nodes. ... Origin: Lymphadeno-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphadenitis
<pathology> Inflammation of lymph nodes. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

lymphadeno-
The lymph nodes. ... Origin: L. Lympha, spring water, + G. Aden, gland ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphadenography
Radiographic visualization of lymph nodes after injection of a contrast medium; lymphography. ... Origin: Lymphadeno-+ G. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphadenoid
Relating to, or resembling, or derived from a lymph node. ... Origin: Lymphadeno-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphadenoid goiter
Synonym for Hashimoto's thyroiditis ... <endocrinology> Inflammation of the thyroid gland without the formation of pus. Noninfectious nonbacterial thyroid inflammation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

lymphadenomatosis
An obsolete term for a condition characterised by the presence of several to numerous enlarged lymph nodes, as in lymphosarcoma or Hodgkin's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphadenopathy
<clinical sign> Swelling of the lymph nodes. ... Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

lymphadenopathy-associated virus
Synonym for human immunodeficiency virus ... <virology> A type of retrovirus (human immunodeficiency virus) that is responsible for the fatal illness acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Two strains have been identified. ... Type 1: the retrovirus recognised as the agent that induces AIDS. ... Type 2: a virus closely related to HIV-1 that also le …

lymphadenosis
The basic underlying proliferative process that results in enlargement of lymph nodes, as in lymphocytic leukaemia and certain inflammations. ... Origin: Lymphadeno-+ G. -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphadenovarix
Varicose deformity of a lymph node associated with lymphangiectasis. ... Origin: Lymphadeno-+ L. Varix ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphagogue
An agent that increases the formation and flow of lymph. ... Origin: Lymph + G. Agogos, drawing forth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiectasia
Dilation of the lymphatic vessels, the basic process that may result in the formation of a lymphangioma. ... Synonym: lymphectasia, telangiectasia lymphatica. ... Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Ektasis, a stretching ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiectasis
Dilatation of the lymphatic vessels. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphangiectasis, intestinal
Dilatation of the intestinal lymphatic system, particularly in the lacteals in the intestinal villi, characterised by protein-losing enteropathy, steatorrhoea, and lymphopenia. It may be congenital, due to abnormality of the lymphatic system (as in milroy's disease) or acquired, due to involvement of the major intestinal lymphatic ducts by inflamma …

lymphangiectatic
Relating to or characterised by lymphangiectasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiectodes
Synonym: lymphangioma circumscriptum. ... Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Ektasis, a stretching, + eidos, appearance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiectomy
<procedure> Excision of a lymph channel. ... Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiitis
Synonym for lymphangitis ... <pathology> Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel or vessels. Acute lymphangitis may result from spread of bacterial infection (most commonly beta haemolytic streptococci) into the lymphatics, manifested by painful subcutaneous red streaks along the course of the vessels. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

lymphangio-
The lymphatic vessels. ... Origin: L. Lympha, spring water, + G. Angeion, vessel ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioendothelioma
<tumour> A neoplasm consisting of irregular groups or small masses of endothelial cells, as well as congeries of tubate structures that are thought to be derived from lymphatic vessels. ... Origin: Lymphangio-+ endothelium + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiogram
<investigation> An X-ray of the lymphatic system. A contrast agent (dye) is injected to outline the lymphatic vessels and organs. This investigation has been replaced in most cases by a CT scan ... (12 May 1997) ...

lymphangiography
<investigation> A method of detecting enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes used to determine the extent of disease in lymphoma patients. It involves the injection of dye into the feet, which allows the lymph system and lymph nodes inside the body to be detected on an X-RAY photograph. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...

lymphangioleiomyomatosis
<radiology> Females, chylous pleural effusions, interstitial infiltrate at bases (due to smooth muscle proliferation), post-obstructive emphysema, with or without spontaneous pneumothorax (Differential diagnosis: eosinophilic granuloma), similar appearance of tuberous sclerosis ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphangiology
The branch of medical science concerned with the lymphatic vessels. ... Synonym: lymphology. ... Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma
<oncology, tumour> A localised collection of lymphatic vessels resulting in a nodule or mass. most are congenital. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

lymphangioma capillare varicosum
Synonym for lymphangioma circumscriptum ... A congenital nevoid lesion consisting of a circumscribed group of tense lymph vesicles. ... Synonym: lupus lymphaticus, lymphangiectodes, lymphangioma capillare varicosum, lymphangioma superficium simplex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma cavernosum
A condition of conspicuous dilation of lymphatic vessels in a fairly circumscribed region, frequently with the formation of cavities or 'lakes' filled with lymph. ... Synonym: cavernous lymphangiectasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma circumscriptum
A congenital nevoid lesion consisting of a circumscribed group of tense lymph vesicles. ... Synonym: lupus lymphaticus, lymphangiectodes, lymphangioma capillare varicosum, lymphangioma superficium simplex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma cysticum
A condition characterised by a fairly well circumscribed group of several or numerous, cystlike, dilated vessels or spaces lined with endothelium and filled with lymph. ... Synonym: cystic lymphangiectasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma simplex
A circumscribed region or focus of several to numerous lymphatic vessels that are moderately dilated. ... Synonym: simple lymphangiectasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma superficium simplex
Synonym for lymphangioma circumscriptum ... A congenital nevoid lesion consisting of a circumscribed group of tense lymph vesicles. ... Synonym: lupus lymphaticus, lymphangiectodes, lymphangioma capillare varicosum, lymphangioma superficium simplex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma tuberosum multiplex
A cutaneous lesion characterised by multiple, slightly red, cystlike nodules (located chiefly on the trunk), resulting from fairly large lymphatic vessels and spaces, and groups of proliferating endothelial cells; the lesion has some gross resemblance to spiradenoma, except for the characteristic location. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma xanthelasmoideum
A capillary lymphangioma with colloid degeneration of the elastic tissues of the skin, characterised by yellow-brown or gray-brown plaques that may be only slightly raised above the surface of the skin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioma, cystic
A lymphangioma, often very large, usually occurring in the neck area, and composed of large, multilocular thin-walled cysts. It is also called hygroma or cystic hygroma. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphangiomatous
Pertaining to, characterised by, or containing lymphangioma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiomyoma
A tumourlike condition characterised by smooth muscle and endothelium proliferation of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes in the mediastinum and retroperitoneum, also in the lung. It may be manifested by chylous pleural effusion and ascites. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphangiomyomatosis
A progressive disorder of women of child-bearing age, marked by nodular and diffuse interstitial proliferation of smooth muscle in the lungs, lymph nodes, and thoracic duct. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphangion
A lymphatic vessel. ... See: lymph vessels. ... Origin: L. Lympha, lymph, + G. Angeion, vessel ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiophlebitis
Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels and veins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangioplasty
Surgical alteration of lymphatic vessels. ... Synonym: lymphoplasty. ... Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangiosarcoma
A malignant tumour originating from the endothelial cells of lymphatic vessels. most lymphangiosarcomas arise in an arm secondary to radical mastectomy but they sometimes complicate idiopathic lymphedema. The lymphedema has usually been present for 6 to 10 years before malignant changes develop. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphangiotomy
<procedure> Incision of lymphatic vessels. ... Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangitic lung metastases
<radiology> Usually adenocarcinoma, breast, lung, upper GI tract (stomach, pancreas) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphangitis
<pathology> Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel or vessels. Acute lymphangitis may result from spread of bacterial infection (most commonly beta haemolytic streptococci) into the lymphatics, manifested by painful subcutaneous red streaks along the course of the vessels. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

lymphangitis carcinomatosa
Extensive lymphatic permeation by tumour cells, with surrounding fibrosis, producing visible or palpable cords, especially in pleura or skin overlying a carcinoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphangitis epizootica
Synonym for epizootic lymphangitis ... Lymphangitis primarily involving the lymph channels of the skin of the legs and chest of horses and mules in Europe, Asia, and Africa; the causative agent is Histoplasma capsulatum var. Farciminosum. ... Synonym: lymphangitis epizootica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphapheresis
Synonym for lymphocytapheresis ... Separation and removal of lymphocytes from the withdrawn blood, with the remainder of the blood retransfused into the donor. ... Synonym: lymphapheresis. ... Origin: Lymphocyte + G. Aphairesis, a withdrawal ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic
Pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. ... 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. ' Lymphatic rapture. ' . ... <anatomy> [See Lymphate] Lymphatic gland, a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks colour and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacki …

lymphatic angina
An affection resembling Vincent's disease marked by an increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic diseases
Diseases of lymph or lymph vessels. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphatic duct
One of the two large lymph channels, right lymphatic duct or thoracic duct. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic fistula
A congenital fistula in the neck connecting with a lymphatic vessel and giving exit to lymph. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic follicles of larynx
Synonym for folliculi lymphatici laryngei ... laryngeal lymphatic follicles ...

lymphatic follicles of rectum
Synonym for folliculi lymphatici recti ... Scattered collections of lymphoid tissue in the wall of the rectum. ... Synonym: lymphatic follicles of rectum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic irradiation
External or interstitial irradiation to treat lymphomas (e.g., hodgkin's and non-hodgkin's lymphomas) and lymph node metastases and also some autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphatic leukaemia
Synonym for lymphocytic leukaemia ... <haematology, oncology> An acute form of childhood leukaemia characterised by the development of abnormal cellsdevelop in the bone marrow and lymphoblasts are found in blood-formingtissues. ... A type of chronic leukaemia found most often in the elderly, it is characterised by the presence of mature lymphoc …

lymphatic metastasis
Transfer of a neoplasm from its primary site to lymph nodes or to distant parts of the body by way of the lymphatic system. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphatic nodule
Synonym for lymph nodule ... lymph follicle ...

lymphatic oedema
Oedema due to stasis in the lymph channels. ... Synonym: leukophlegmasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic plexus
A plexus of lymphatic capillaries, usually without valves, that opens into one or more larger lymphatic vessels. ... Synonym: plexus lymphaticus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic sarcoma
<tumour> Obsolete term for lymphosarcoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic sinus
The channels in a lymph node crossed by a reticulum of cells and fibres and bounded by littoral cells; there are subcapsular, trabecular, and medullary sinus's. ... Synonym: lymph sinus. ... Maier's sinus, an infundibuliform depression on the internal surface of the lacrimal sac which receives the lacrimal canaliculi. ... Marginal sinuses of placenta, …

lymphatic stroma
The network of reticular fibres and associated reticular cells of lymphatic tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic system
<anatomy> The tissues and organs (including the bone marrow, spleen, thymus and lymph nodes) that produce and store cells that fight infection and the network of vessels that carry lymph. ... (12 May 1997) ...

lymphatic tissue
A structure found within the lymphatic system that consists of lymphocytes within a network of fibres. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

lymphatic valvule
One of the delicate semilunar valves found in lymphatic vessels; they are usually paired and similar in structure to venous valves and occur at close intervals along the vessel wall. ... Synonym: valvula lymphatica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatic vessel
<anatomy> Vessels that remove cellular waste from the body by filtering through lymph nodes and eventually emptying into the blood system. They are similar to blood vessels but transport lymph fluid. ... (14 Oct 1997) ...

lymphatic vessels
Synonym for lymph vessels ... The vessels that convey the lymph; they anastomose freely with each other. ... Synonym: vasa lymphatica, absorbent vessels, lymphatic vessels, lymphatics. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphaticostomy
<procedure> Making an opening into a lymphatic duct. ... Origin: Lymphatic + G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatics
Lymphatics are small thin channels similar to blood vessels. They do not carry blood, but collect and carry tissue fluid from the body to ultimately drain back into the blood stream. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lymphatitis
Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. ... Origin: Lymphatic + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatology
The study of the lymphatic system. ... Origin: Lymphatic + G. Logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatolysis
Destruction of the lymphatic vessels or lymphoid tissue, or both. ... Origin: Lymphatic + G. Lysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphatolytic
Pertaining to or characterised by lymphatolysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphectasia
Synonym: lymphangiectasis. ... Origin: Lymph + G. Ektasis, a stretching ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphedema
Synonym for lymphoedema ... <dermatology, oncology> Swelling of the subcutaneous tissues caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage. ... It results from fluid accumulation and may arise from surgery, radiation or the presence of a tumour in the area of the lymph nodes. ... (14 Oct 1997) ...

lymphedema praecox
Synonym for primary lymphedema ... A form of lymphedema observed chiefly in young women and girls, characterised by diffuse swelling of the lower extremities. ... Synonym: lymphedema praecox. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphedematous keratoderma
Synonym for mossy foot ... A profuse velvety papillomatous growth that develops large warty projections; caused by chronic lymphedema and stasis with maceration and associated infection. ... Synonym: lymphedematous keratoderma, lymphostatic verrucosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphemia
The presence of unusually large numbers of lymphocytes or their precursors, or both, in the circulating blood. ... Origin: Lymph(ocyte) + G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lymphization
The formation of lymph. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lympho-
Lymph. ... Origin: L. Lympha, spring water ... (05 Mar 2000) ...