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  1. Lymph - Wikipedia

    Lymph (from Latin lympha 'water') [1] is the fluid that flows through the lymphatic system, a system composed of lymph vessels (channels) and intervening lymph nodes whose function, …

  2. Lymph: Function, Importance & What It’s Made Of - Cleveland Clinic

    Aug 22, 2023 · Lymph is watery fluid that flows throughout your body. It supports your overall health, delivering proteins and nutrients to your blood and helping to dispose of dangerous …

  3. What Lymphocytes Do and What High and Low Levels Mean

    Dec 8, 2025 · There are several types—called T cells, B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells—that support the immune system in different ways. The main function of lymphocytes is to …

  4. Lymph | Structure, Function & Role in Immunity | Britannica

    Lymph, pale fluid that bathes the tissues of an organism, maintaining fluid balance, and removes bacteria from tissues; it enters the blood system by way of lymphatic channels and ducts.

  5. 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 …

  6. "What is Lymph? Definition, Functions, and Importance"

    Definition, Functions, and Importance” Lymph is a colorless fluid that plays a vital role in the body’s immune response. This fluid moves through the lymphatic system, a network parallel to …

  7. Lymph system: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Jul 23, 2024 · The lymph system is a network of organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that make and move lymph from tissues to the bloodstream. The lymph system is a …

  8. Definition of lymph - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

    Clear, watery fluid that comes from plasma (the liquid part of the blood) that has leaked through the blood capillary walls into the spaces around cells. Lymph carries white blood cells, …

  9. Lymphatic System Anatomy - Vessels - Nodes - TeachMeAnatomy

    Nov 27, 2025 · Lymph nodes are kidney shaped structures which act to filter foreign particles from the blood, and play an important role in the immune response to infection. On average, an …

  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 …