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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 bloodstream).

  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

    Nov 14, 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 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 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.

  6. Lymphatic System Anatomy - Vessels - Nodes - Organs ...

    Nov 27, 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 body’s …

  7. 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.

  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 vessels, …

  9. Lymphatic System Structure and Function – Boundless Anatomy ...

    The lymphatic system is a collection of structures and vessels that drains lymph from blood and has several other functions. It is a circulatory system for lymph fluid and the site of many key immune …

  10. Overview of the Lymphatic System - Heart and Blood Vessel ...

    The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system. It includes organs such as the thymus, bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, appendix, and Peyer patches in the small intestine that produce and process …