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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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
They produce myeloid cells, which include red blood cells and some immune cells, as well as lymphoid cells, such as T and B cells that play a central role in fighting infections.
From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025
An osteopath who saw Ms Shemirani on the morning she collapsed told the inquest he had "never seen" a lymphoid mass like hers in 43 years of practice.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
They are actually produced by B cells in our lymphoid organs, a fact which is fundamental to immunology.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2024
The dictionary said: Any of the various malignant tumors that arise in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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