lymphoid
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or resembling lymph.
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of or relating to the tissue lymphoid tissue that occurs especially in the lymph glands, thymus, tonsils, and spleen and produces lymphocytes.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of lymphoid
Example Sentences
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These effects led to key features of aging in HSCs, including reduced ability to renew themselves, decreased production of lymphoid cells, and a shift toward myeloid cell output.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2026
They generate fewer new cells, begin to favor certain types such as myeloid cells over lymphoid cells, and are less capable of supporting a strong immune response.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2026
"Evidence in humans indicates that exposure to ethylene oxide increases the risk of lymphoid cancer and, for females, breast cancer," the EPA wrote in 2018.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2024
They are actually produced by B cells in our lymphoid organs, a fact which is fundamental to immunology.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2024
The prognosis is looking up: in test subjects, lymphoid tumors have been seen to reduce in size.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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