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  1. Lymphatic System: Function, Conditions & Disorders

    Jul 31, 2023 · Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues that work together to move a colorless, watery fluid (lymph) back into your circulatory system (your bloodstream).

  2. Lymphatic system - Wikipedia

    The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system and complementary to the circulatory system.

  3. Lymphatic system | Structure, Function, & Facts | Britannica

    Feb 19, 2026 · Lymphatic system, network of vessels and other tissues, including the tonsils, spleen, and thymus, that maintains fluid balance and fights infection. Extracellular fluid in the lymphatic …

  4. Lymphatic System: Diagram, Function, Anatomy, Diseases

    Sep 8, 2025 · The lymphatic system moves excess fluid, called lymph, out of tissues and back through the body. You can support a healthy lymphatic system by drinking lots of water, eating nourishing …

  5. Lymphatic System - Definition, Anatomy, Functions

    Sep 28, 2024 · The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, organs, and vessels that helps maintain fluid balance, defend the body against infection, and facilitate the absorption of dietary fats.

  6. Overview of the Lymphatic System - The Merck Manuals

    The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and lymph nodes that carry fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system, which helps defend against infection and cancer.

  7. Lymphatic System Anatomy - Vessels - Nodes - Organs

    Nov 27, 2025 · The lymphatic system is a series of vessels and nodes that collect and filter excess tissue fluid (lymph), before returning it to the venous circulation. It forms a vital part of the body’s …

  8. Lymphatic system: Definition, anatomy, function, and diseases

    Jan 22, 2024 · What does the lymphatic system do? The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that pass through almost all bodily tissues. It allows the circulation of a fluid called …

  9. Lymph system: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Jul 23, 2024 · The lymph system is a network of organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that make and move lymph from tissues to the bloodstream. The lymph system is a major part of the …

  10. Interactive Guide to the Lymphatic System | Innerbody

    Feb 21, 2026 · The lymphatic system is a system of capillaries, vessels, nodes and other organs that transport a fluid called lymph from the tissues as it returns to the bloodstream. The lymphatic tissue …