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Lymph follicular hypertrophy

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Lymph follicular hypertrophy

Definition:

Lymph follicular hypertrophy is increased size of the lymph follicles. Lymph nodes act as filters that prevent organisms such as bacteria from entering the bloodstream.

See also lymphadenitis and lymphangitis.

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Alternative Names:
Lymphadenopathy

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