Condition
Lymphadenopathy
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 30 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Lymph follicular hypertrophy is increased size of the lymph follicles.
- Lymph nodes act as filters keeping organisms, especially bacteria, from entering the bloodstream.
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.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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