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Definition
Lymphofollicular hyperplasia is an increase in the size of the lymph follicles. Lymph nodes act as filters that prevent organisms such as bacteria from entering the bloodstream. See also: Lymphadenitis and lymphangitis
Alternative Names
Lymphadenopathy; Lymphofollicular hypertrophy
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Reviewer Info: D. Scott Smith, MD., MSc., DTM., Prof. Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Dept. of Human Biology, Stanford Univ. School of Medicine, Stanford, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 08/06/2007 |
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