Lymphoid: meaning, definitions and examples

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lymphoid

 

[ หˆlษชm.fษ”ษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological context

Lymphoid refers to tissue and organs that are involved in the immune response. This includes structures such as lymph nodes, the spleen, and the thymus, which are integral components of the lymphatic system. These tissues produce and house lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in defending the body against pathogens. Lymphoid tissue is crucial for the development and functioning of the immune system.

Synonyms

defensive, immune, lymphatic

Examples of usage

  • The lymphoid organs help in the production of lymphocytes.
  • Lymphoid tissues can be found throughout the body.
  • A healthy immune system relies on adequate lymphoid function.

Translations

Translations of the word "lymphoid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linfoide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคฎเฅเคซเฅ‹เค‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lymphoide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ limfoid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะผั„ะพั—ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ limfoidalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒณใƒ‘็ณปใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lymphoรฏde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ linfoide

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lenfatik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆผํ”„๊ณ„์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู…ูุงูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lymfocytรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lymfoidnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆท‹ๅทดๆ ท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ limfoidni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lymphoid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะผั„ะพะธะดั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ›แƒคแƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ limfoid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ linfoide

Etymology

The term 'lymphoid' is derived from the word 'lymph', which has its etymology in the Latin word 'lympha', referring to water or clear fluid. The association with clear bodily fluids indicates its connection to the lymphatic system, which is responsible for transporting lymph, a vital component of the immune response. 'Lymphoid' was first used in scientific literature in the late 19th century as researchers began to understand the components of the immune system. This period marked significant advancements in immunology, leading to further exploration of lymphoid tissues and their functions. The suffix 'oid' suggests a resemblance or relation, indicating that lymphoid structures resemble or relate to lymph. Over time, the understanding of lymphoid tissue has become essential in medical fields, especially in relation to diseases such as lymphoma and various immune disorders.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,426, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.