GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The combining form that means lymph is:
A
lymphangi/o
B
lymphaden/o
C
leuk/o
D
lymph/o
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lympho-is a combining form used like a prefix indicating lymph, an important liquid in the body that contains white blood cells and is conveyed to the bloodstream through lymphatic vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph is a colorless fluid that contains white blood cells, and lymphatic describes anything connected to this substance. The Latin root is lympha, or “clear water.” The lymphatic system moves lymph throughout the body, keeping fluid levels balanced and helping to defend against infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -lymphedema. medical term that means resembling lymph.

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