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social science subjects > health and social care > global health > systemic diseases > lymphatic diseases

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lymphatic diseases  

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  • The lymphatic system is essential in maintaining the fluid balance in the body as well as being an important part of the body's immune defense. Today, there are millions of people worldwide suffering from or developing diseases related to the lymphatic such as lymphedema, acute lymphangitis, and lymphadenitis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Lymphatic Diseases]

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