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lymphatic tissue

lymphatic tissue

1 4.2
Group of cells that help the body fight infection, often in the tonsils and small glands
  • noun
  • /lɪmˈfætɪk ˈtɪʃu/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tejido linfático
  • Doctors examined the lymphatic tissue to determine the extent of the infection.

Examples

  • Diseases such as lymphoma can affect lymphatic tissue throughout the body.

  • The tonsils are composed of lymphatic tissue that helps protect the body from infection.

  • Doctors examined a sample of lymphatic tissue taken from her lymph nodes.

  • The lymphatic tissue plays a crucial role in the immune system.

  • Many diseases can affect lymphatic tissues in the body.

  • The lymphatic tissue plays a crucial role in filtering lymph and supporting the immune system.

  • Lymphatic tissue is essential for the production of immune cells like lymphocytes.

Synonyms

lymphoid tissue
vslymphatic tissue
  • Specialized
1 5.8

Tissue in parts of the body like tonsils and spleen that helps fight infection

plays a role in immune response rather than focusing on composition

Surface Forms

lymphatic tissue singular
lymphatic tissues plural

Morphology

lymphatic + tissue

The noun phrase is transparently compositional: 'lymphatic' means 'related to lymph/lymphatic functions' and 'tissue' means 'a group of cells', so the combined meaning 'tissue associated with the lymphatic system' follows directly. This adj + noun pattern is regular and found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Lymphatic tissue gives a clear image: lymphatic points to a clear fluid called 'lymph' and tissue means body material, so it is like small stations where defender cells gather. That's why lymphatic tissue means body tissue that 'helps defend against infection'.