A network of vessels, nodes, and organs involved in the transport of lymph and the immune response.

The abnormal dilation of the lymphatic vessels.

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune response.

Relating to lymph or lymphatic tissue, which is involved in immune function.

Surgical removal of lymphoid tissue, such as lymph nodes or tonsils.

A term used to describe structures with a pattern resembling a lyre, often used in reference to certain sensory organs in arthropods.

To break down or destroy, often referring to the breaking open of a cell or virus.

An essential amino acid required for protein synthesis, often abbreviated as Lys or K.

A rounded projection or division of an organ or structure, often found in the brain or lungs.

A model explaining how enzymes and substrates interact, where the enzyme’s active site is specifically shaped to fit the substrate.