Lymphatic vessels: Lymphatic vessels are the ducts that drain lymph fluid from the body's tissues to the lymph nodes and carry it back again into the general circulation. Lymphatic vessels include the lymph capillaries, lymphatics, cisterna chyli, and the thoracic duct.
The following organs are closely related to the organ: Lymphatic vessels:
The following are other names for the organ: Lymphatic vessels:
The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Lymphatic vessels:
Condition count: 2 ; see list below.
Related organs: lymph, lymph nodes (9), lymphatic system (9), sentinel lymph nodes
Organs: list of all organs
The following list of medical conditions have 'Lymphatic vessels' or similar listed as an affected body part in our database:
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