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| Pertaining to the upper abdomen beneath the ribs. The hypochondriac regions are located near lymph nodes that assist in draining parts of the abdominal cavity. |
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* Meaning: Pertaining to
* Example: Inguinal –pertaining to the groin, where many lymph nodes are located. |
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* Meaning: Pertaining to
* Example: Axillary –pertaining to the armpit. |
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* Meaning: Killing
* Example: Bactericide –a substance that kills bacteria, sometimes used to prevent infections in lymphatic tissues. |
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* Meaning: Swelling
* Example: Lymphedema –swelling that generally occurs in one of the arms or legs due to a blockage in the lymphatic system. |
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* Meaning: Creation, formation
* Example: Lymphangiogenesis –the formation of new lymphatic vessels, a process that plays a vital role in tissue repair, immune responses, and conditions such as cancer, by providing additional pathways for fluid and cell transport. |
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* Meaning: Pertaining to
* Example: Cytotoxic –pertaining to the destruction of cells, often used in cancer treatments affecting lymphatic cells |
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* Meaning: Specialist in the study of
* Example: Oncologist –a doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of cancer, including cancers affecting the lymphatic system |
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* Meaning: Destruction
* Example: Hemolytic –pertaining to the destruction of red blood cells, which can affect immune and lymphatic function. |
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* Meaning: View of
* Example: Biopsy –the removal of tissue for examination, often used to diagnose lymphatic cancers. |
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