April 4 2016

Medical Monday: The Lymphatic System

According to Live Science: “The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body.”

The lymphatic system, which is an important part of the immune system” is comprised of the following: Tonsils, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels.

Machine Briefs:

tonsils= TONLS or TON/S*ILS
thymus= THAOI/M*US
gland= GLAND
spleen= SPLAOEN
lymph= L*IFRP
nodes= NOEDZ
lymphatic= L*IFRP/FA*KT or L*IFRP/A*KT or L*IFRP/A*T/*IK
vessels= VEFLS

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Posted April 4, 2016 by Elsie Villega in category "Briefs", "Medical", "Vocabulary

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