lymphatic drainage

collocation in English

meaningsoflymphaticanddrainage

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lymphatic
adjective
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/lɪmˈfæt.ɪk/us
/lɪmˈfæt̬.ɪk/
relating to lymph (= a liquid that transports useful substances around the body and carries waste matter away from ...
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drainage
noun[U]
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/ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/us
/ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/
the system of water or waste liquids flowing away from somewhere into the ground or ...
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Thus, thelymphaticdrainagewill have to face a lower resistance, and production of lymph will to be lower, with normal absorption of protein.
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If the tumor is situated in the upper quadrant, it is likely that, for example a reduction procedure does not affect thelymphaticdrainage.
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There are major deprivations involving loss of a vascular supply,lymphaticdrainageand nervous regulation, together with an absence of paracrine and autocrine regulation.
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We have offered no guidance to general practitioners or other heal professionals on the use of manuallymphaticdrainagein the treatment of lymphoedema.
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Lymphaticdrainagepasses frequently the lateral deep cervical lymph nodes and the pre- and parathracheal lymph nodes.
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This is thought to cause obstruction oflymphaticdrainageand lymphedema which is manifest as swelling clinically.
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Physical structures surrounding privileged sites cause a lack oflymphaticdrainage, limiting the immune system's ability to enter the site.
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However, there are variations aslymphaticdrainagefrom the cervix travels to different sets of pelvic nodes in some people.
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Three channels facilitatelymphaticdrainagefrom the cervix.
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Furthermore, tumor tissues usually lack effectivelymphaticdrainage.
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In addition,lymphaticdrainageof lung units appears to be curtailedstunned by the acute injurywhich contributes to the build-up of extravascular fluid.
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Because oflymphaticdrainagepathways, some patients develop an abdominal mass which seldom suppurates, and 2030% develop inguinal lymphadenopathy.
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Below it,lymphaticdrainageis to the superficial inguinal nodes.
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The resulting lymphogram is used to find the locations of large vessels and nodes, and to identify sites of blockage inlymphaticdrainage.
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It improveslymphaticdrainage, minimizing swelling and bruising.
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The parathyroid glands share a similar blood supply, venous drainage, andlymphaticdrainageto the thyroid glands.
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In some cases, pump therapy may help soften fibrotic tissue and therefore potentially enable more efficientlymphaticdrainage.
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Male urogenital pelvic cancers commonly spread to iliopelvic or retroperitoneal lymph nodes by following pathways of normallymphaticdrainagefrom the pelvic organs.
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This is accomplished by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation andlymphaticdrainage, and stimulating the stretch reflex of muscles and overlying fascia.
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The most important cause of this condition is insufficientlymphaticdrainage, causing soft tissue swelling due to fluid accumulation.
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