Lymphatic System Flashcards
The thin plasmalike fluid that drains from the tissues and is trans- ported in lymphatic vessels
Lymph
A SMALL MASS OF LYMPHOID TISSUE along the path of a lymphatic vessel that filters lymph
Lymph node
The system that drains fluid and proteins from the tissues and re- turns them to the bloodstream. This system also aids in absorption of fats from the digestive tract and participates in immunity.
Lymphatic system
The lymphatic duct that drains fluid from the upper right side of the body
Right lymphatic duct
A large reddish-brown organ in the upper left region of the abdomen. It filters blood and destroys old red blood cells
Spleen
The lymphatic duct that drains fluid from the upper left side of the body and all of the lower portion of the body
Thoracic duct
A gland in the upper part of the chest beneath the sternum. It func- tions in immunity
Thymus gland
Small masses of lymphoid tissue located in the region of the throat
Tonsils
any disease of the heart muscle
Cardiomyopathy
surgical incision of an atrium
Atriotomy
above a ventricle
Supraventricular
surgical removal of a valve
Valvectomy
Cardio means
Heart
Atrio
Atrium
Ventriculo
Cavity, ventricle
Valvulvo or valvo means
Valve
Angio means
Vessel
Vaso or vasculo means
Vessels, duct
Artero or arterio means
Artery
Anteriolo means
Arteriole
Aorto means
Aorta
Veno or veni means
Vein
Phlebo
Vein
any disease of blood vessels
Angiopathy
