lymph vessel

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A thin tube that carries lymph (clear watery fluid) and white blood cells through the lymphatic system. Also called lymphatic vessel.

The lymph system is part of the body's immune system and is made up of tissues and organs that help protect the body from infection and disease

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The lymph system is part of the body's immune system and is made up of tissues and organs that help protect the body from infection and disease. These include the tonsils, thymus, spleen, bone marrow, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes. Lymph tissue is also (more...)