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Lymphoma
A lymphoma is a cancer type which can cause enlargement of lymph nodes so in a way this statement is true as the nodes will enlarge. The lymphoma however is basically a blood malignancy and affects the lymphocyte (a type of white cells). It can therefore produce effects in many different areas of the body of which the lymphatic system ( more specifically the lymph nodes) is only one manifestation.
There are many other things which can have an effect on the lymphatic system including infection, metastases from other malignant tumours, various systemic diseases etc etc etc
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When filariae block lymphatic vessels they cause the disease called?
Lymphatic Filariasis
What organ system is associated with immunity from disease from disease?
the lymphatic system
What body system does lymphoma disease affect?
Lymphoma is a disease that affects the lymphatic system.
Which system functions in defense against infection and disease?
lymphatic
What is the medical term meaning malignancy of the lymphatic system?
Hodgkin's Disease
What tropical disease that results when parasitic worms clog the lymphatic vessels?
Elephantiasis
Which leukemia is considered more a disease of later life?
Chronic lymphatic leukemia
What body parts protect you from disease?
the lymphatic system Antibodies are proteins in the blood that fight disease. -DLW
Where is Lymphatic filariasis most common?
Lymphatic filariasis is a disease of underdeveloped regions found in South America, Central Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean
Can psoriasis be lymphoma?
Literally? No. Psoriasis is a skin disease, lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system.
Vessels in the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic System- Consists of lymphatic vessels i.e. Veins and capillaries are an example. (hope this helps and I had the exact question in a worksheet and it was right good luck)
What is the prognosis for elephantiasis?
This disease is caused when a parasitic worm infects the lymphatic system. The prognosis is not good as there is no cure and you are only able to stop the spread of the disease.
