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lymph nodes

Small, rounded structures along the small vessels of the lymphatic system that produce disease-fighting white blood cells and filter out harmful microorganisms and toxins from the lymph. Lymph nodes may become enlarged when they are actively fighting infection.

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Words nearby lymph nodes

lymphemia, lymph follicle, lymph gland, lymph node, lymph node permeability factor, lymph nodes, lymph nodule, lympho-, lymphoblast, lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphoblastic lymphoma
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