Lymphadenopathy
Alternative names
Lymph follicular hypertrophy
Definition
Lymph follicular hypertrophy is increased size of the lymph follicles. Lymph nodes act as filters keeping organisms, especially bacteria, from entering the bloodstream.
Last revised: December 5, 2012
by Potos A. Aagen, M.D.
by Potos A. Aagen, M.D.
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