lymphoid

American

[lim-foid] / ˈlɪm fɔɪd /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling lymph.
of or relating to the tissue lymphoid tissue that occurs especially in the lymph glands, thymus, tonsils, and spleen and produces lymphocytes.

lymphoid British

/ ˈlɪmfɔɪd /

adjective

of or resembling lymph, or relating to the lymphatic system

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Etymology

Origin of lymphoid

First recorded in 1865–70; lymph- + -oid

Example Sentences

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"The drug creates an immune microenvironment within the tumor, and essentially replaces the tumor with these tertiary lymphoid structures."

From Science Daily • Mar. 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 results show a clear association between the total radiation doses to the bone marrow from CT scans and the risk of developing both myeloid and lymphoid malignancies.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2023

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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