Lymph Nodes
| Definition: |
They are oval or bean shaped bodies (1 - 30 mm in diameter) located along the lymphatic system. |
| Notes: |
/radiogr permitted: not necessarily LYMPHOGRAPHY; /surg: probably LYMPH NODE EXCISION or specifics; GIANT LYMPH NODE HYPERPLASIA is also available; "axillary lymph nodes" = LYMPH NODES (IM) + AXILLA (NIM, no qualif); "cervical lymph nodes" = LYMPH NODES ( |
Lymph Nodes Definitions and Terms
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