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hemolymph glands — 1. hemal nodes. 2. hemolymph nodes (def. 2) … Medical dictionary
hemolymph node — n any of several small chiefly retroperitoneal nodes of tissue resembling lymph nodes but having the lymph spaces replaced in whole or in part by blood sinuses called also hemal node … Medical dictionary
hemal nodes — nodes found in certain mammals, especially ruminants, having a rich content of erythrocytes within sinuses and an organization much like a lymph node but with no lymphatic supply. They are located near the spleen, the kidney, and large blood… … Medical dictionary
hemolymph gland — noun or hemolymph node : any of several small chiefly retroperitoneal nodes of tissue resembling lymph nodes but having the lymph spaces replaced in whole or in part by blood sinuses … Useful english dictionary
Warthin-Starry stain — War·thin Star·ry stain wȯr thən stär ē n a silver nitrate stain used to show the presence of bacilli Warthin Aldred Scott (1866 1931), and Starry Allen Chronister (b 1890) American pathologists. Warthin served for many years as professor and… … Medical dictionary
Node — Literally a knot, a node is a collection of tissue. For example a lymph node, is a collection of lymphoid tissue. A nodule is a small node, a little collection of tissue. * * * 1. A knob or nodosity; a circumscribed swelling; in anatomy, a… … Medical dictionary
Circulatory system — This article is about the organ system. For the band, see Circulatory System. For transport in plants, see Vascular tissue. Circulatory system … Wikipedia
