Sentences with phrase «other lymphatic tissues»

Lymphoma, a cancer of lymph nodes or other lymphatic tissues, can affect ferrets of any age, and can have variable symptoms.

There are many different subtypes of NHL, and they often show up in the form of an enlarged lymph node — although lymphomas can also start in other lymphatic tissue in the spleen, bone marrow, tonsils, or digestive tract, among other places, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Not exact matches

Because the brain is like every other tissue connected to the peripheral immune system through meningeal lymphatic vessels,» said Jonathan Kipnis, PhD, professor in the UVA Department of Neuroscience and director of UVA's Center for Brain Immunology and Glia (BIG).

other causes could indeed be indicated but if we consider that the lymphatic system is responsible for waste disposal from the tissues, and if it is blocked then it is like an overflowing waste bin or sewer system with gunk and junk sitting around for long periods of time, that could possibly be setting up a low grade form of inflammation or irritation within the tissues.

The lymphatic system carries white blood cells and other immune cells through a network of vessels and tissues, including lymph nodes.

Their ability to improve blood and lymphatic flow, increase tissue energy levels, and cause pain relief through endogenous analgesics, (opioid and other neurotransmitter release) is unparalleled by a non invasive means in the small animal world presently.

Lymphatic vessels are a network of capillaries, ducts and larger vessels that drain lymph (a fluid containing proteins, other chemicals and cells such as macrophages and lymphocytes) from body tissues.