lymphatic drainage

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• lymphatic drainage — noun A method of massage that encourages the flow of lymph, helping to eliminate waste products from the body (see also ↑manual lymphatic drainage under ↑manual) • • • Main Entry: ↑lymph …   Useful english dictionary

• Manual lymphatic drainage — Manipulative and body based methods edit Acupressure Body work Chiropractic Manipulative therapy Massage therapy Manual lymphatic drainage Naprapathy Postural Integration (PI) Structural Integration Shiatsu …   Wikipedia

• manual lymphatic drainage — noun A massage therapy involving rhythmic manual techniques which improve drainage throughout the lymphatic system, used esp to reduce oedema (abbrev MLD) • • • Main Entry: ↑manual …   Useful english dictionary

• Lymphatic system — Infobox Anatomy Name = Lymphatic System Caption = An image displaying the lymphatic system.The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the… …   Wikipedia

• lymphatic system — Anat., Zool. the system by which lymph is returned from the cells to the blood and by which white blood cells are produced in response to inflammation or presence of antigens; in mammals, the system includes the lymph glands, vessels and sinuses… …   Universalium

• lymphatic plexus — an interconnecting network of lymph vessels, i.e., the lymphocapillary vessels, collecting vessels, and trunks, which provides drainage of lymph in a one way flow …   Medical dictionary

• Right lymphatic duct — Lymph: Right lymphatic duct The thoracic and right lymphatic ducts. (Right lymphatic duct is labeled at upper left.) …   Wikipedia

• Edema, lymphatic — A common chronic, debilitating condition in which excess fluid called lymph collects in tissues and causes swelling (edema) in them. Lymphatic edema is called lymphedema, Lymphedema (edema due to lymphatic fluid) may occur in the arms or legs.… …   Medical dictionary

• Lymphoid system — Lymphatic drainage redirects here. For the massage technique, see Manual lymphatic drainage. Lymphoid System An image displaying the lymphoid system. Latin …   Wikipedia

• lymph node — One of numerous round, oval, or bean shaped bodies located along the course of lymphatic vessels, varying greatly in size (1–25 mm in diameter) and usually presenting a depressed area, the hilum, on one side through which blood vessel s enter and …   Medical dictionary

• Lymphedema — Classification and external resources ICD 10 I89.0, I97.2, Q82.0 …   Wikipedia