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Lymph Nodes

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Definition: They are oval or bean shaped bodies (1 - 30 mm in diameter) located along the lymphatic system.  /radiogr permitted: not necessarily LYMPHOGRAPHY; /surg: probably LYMPH NODE EXCISION or specifics; GIANT LYMPH NODE HYPERPLASIA is also available; "axillary lymph nodes"   
See Also Lymph Node Excision; Lymphography
Examples Germinal Center 		Other names Nodes, Lymph; Node, Lymph; Lymph Node

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