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  1. Lymphatic system - Wikipedia

    The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system and complementary to the circulatory system.

  2. Lymphatic System: Function, Conditions & Disorders

    Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues that work together to move a colorless, watery fluid (lymph) back into your circulatory system (your bloodstream).

  3. Lymphatic system | Structure, Function, & Facts | Britannica

    Feb 19, 2026 · Lymphatic system, network of vessels and other tissues, including the tonsils, spleen, and thymus, that maintains fluid balance and fights infection. Extracellular fluid in the lymphatic …

  4. Lymphatic System: Diagram, Function, Anatomy, Diseases

    Sep 8, 2025 · The lymphatic system moves excess fluid, called lymph, out of tissues and back through the body. You can support a healthy lymphatic system by drinking lots of water, eating nourishing …

  5. Lymphatic Vessel Network Structure and Physiology - PMC

    The lymphatic system is comprised of a network of vessels interrelated with lymphoid tissue, which has the holistic function to maintain the local physiologic environment for every cell in all tissues of the body.

  6. Lymphatic System - Definition, Anatomy, Functions

    Sep 28, 2024 · The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, organs, and vessels that helps maintain fluid balance, defend the body against infection, and facilitate the absorption of dietary fats.

  7. The Lymphatic System - National Lymphedema Network

    The lymphatic system’s primary function is to absorb and transport lymph fluid throughout the body. The lymphatic system functions in parallel to the circulatory system, but it is made up of its own …

  8. Overview of the Lymphatic System - The Merck Manuals

    The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and lymph nodes that carry fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system, which helps defend against infection and cancer.

  9. Lymphatic vessel: Origin, heterogeneity, biological functions and ...

    Jan 3, 2024 · In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of lymphatic vessels, addressing their origin, heterogeneity, biological functions, and related therapeutic targets.

  10. Lymphatic system: Definition, anatomy, function, and diseases

    Jan 22, 2024 · What does the lymphatic system do? The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that pass through almost all bodily tissues. It allows the circulation of a fluid …