Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lympho
Prefix
/ˈlɪm.foʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in medical terminology that refers to lymph or the lymphatic system.
Examples
- Lymphocyte: A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system.
- Lymphoma: A cancer that originates in the lymphatic system.
- Lymphadenopathy: Swelling of the lymph nodes due to infection or disease.
Meaning
Relating to lymph, which is a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, and is part of the body’s immune system.
Synonyms
- Lymphatic
- Immunological
- Hemolymphatic
