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  1. Lymphatic System: Function, Conditions & Disorders

    Jul 31, 2023 · 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 …

  2. 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.

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

    Oct 3, 2025 · 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 …

  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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. Overview of the Lymphatic System - The Merck Manuals

    What is the lymphatic system? 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 …

  7. Lymphatic System Anatomy - Vessels - Nodes - Organs

    Aug 3, 2025 · The lymphatic system is a series of vessels and nodes that collect and filter excess tissue fluid (lymph), before returning it to the venous circulation. It forms a vital part of the …

  8. Physiology, Lymphatic System - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    May 1, 2023 · The lymphatic system is an important and often underappreciated component of the circulatory, immune, and metabolic systems. It is composed of lymphatic fluid, lymphatic …

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

    Jan 22, 2024 · 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 called lymph through the body in a …

  10. 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 …