- lymph space
- any space in tissue occupied by lymph.
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lymph space
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Periscleral lymph space — Periscleral lymph space, is the space between the outer surface of the sclera and the inner surface of the Capsule of Ténon of the eye. This lymph space is continuous with the subdural and subarachnoid spaces, and is traversed by fine bands of… … Wikipedia
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space — Any demarcated portion of the body, either an area of the surface, a segment of the tissues, or a cavity. SEE ALSO: area, region, zone. SYN: spatium [TA]. [L. spatium, room, s.] alveolar dead s … Medical dictionary
Space of Disse — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = GraySubject = GrayPage = Caption = Sinusoid of a rat liver with fenestrated endothelial cells. Fenestrae are approx 100 nm diameter, and the sinusoidal width 5 µm. Scanning electron micrograph by Robin… … Wikipedia
lymph sac — noun : an extensive dorsal subcutaneous space that opens into a lymph heart of a frog or toad … Useful english dictionary
tenon's space — noun Usage: usually capitalized T Etymology: after Jacques René Tenon : a lymph space between Tenon s capsule and the sclerotic coat of the eye that is traversed by strands of reticular tissue and by the optic nerve and ocular muscles … Useful english dictionary
Parasternal lymph nodes — Infobox Lymph Name = PAGENAME Latin = nodi lymphoidei parasternales GraySubject = 181 GrayPage = 715 Caption = 2. Axillary lymphatic plexus 4. Cubital lymph nodes (not part of the lymph node drainage of the breast) 5. Superficial axillary (low… … Wikipedia
