Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z lymphofollicular Relating to lymph node follicles. lymphogenesis The production of lymphocytes and lymph lymphogenic Connected with, or formed in, the lymphatic glands lymphogenically In a lymphogenic manner lymphogenous Characterised by the production or spread of lymphocytes or lymphatic vessels lymphogenously In a lymphogenous manner lymphoglandula Synonym of lymph node. lymphoglandular Containing both lymphoid and glandular tissue lymphogram A diagnostic image produced by lymphography. lymphogranuloma lymphogranuloma venereum lymphogranulomatosis An older medical term most commonly used to refer to Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymphatic system characterized by malignant growth of lymphocytes and the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells. lymphogranulomatous Relating to lymphogranulomatosis lymphographic Relating to lymphography. lymphographical lymphographic lymphographically By means of, or in terms of, lymphography. lymphography A medical imaging technique using a radiocontrast agent to visualize structures of the lymphatic system. lymphohematogenous Spread by lymph vessels and blood vessels lymphohematopoietic That produces lymphocytes, blood cells etc. lymphohistiocytic Relating to both lymphocytes and histiocytes lymphohistiocytosis The abnormal presence of histiocytes in the blood lymphohyperplasia lymphoid hyperplasia lymphoid Relating to, or found within the lymphatic system of the body lymphoimmune Describing the lymphatic and immune systems and their interaction lymphoinvasion invasion (spread of a disease etc) to lymphatic tissue lymphokine Any of a group of cytokines produced by lymphocytes lymphological Relating to lymphology. lymphologically In terms of lymphology. lymphologist One who studies lymphology. lymphology The study of the lymphatic system. lympholysis The destruction of lymphocytes lympholytic Relating to, or causing lympholysis lymphoma A malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue. lymphomagenesis The development of lymphomas lymphomagenic Relating to lymphomagenesis lymphomalignancy Any malignancy of the lymph nodes lymphomatic Relating to a lymphoma lymphomatogenesis The production of lymphomata. lymphomatoid Relating to, or characteristic of lymphomata lymphomatosis Multiple lymphoma; the occurrence of deposits of lymphadenoid tissue generally, throughout the body. lymphomatous Relating to lymphoma lymphomegaly Synonym of lymphadenopathy. lymphomonocyte A cell thought to have characteristics of both lymphocytes and monocytes lymphomonocytic Relating to lymphomonocytes. lymphomonocytosis A form of monocytosis that affects the lymph glands lymphomononuclear Describing mononuclear cells of the lymphatic system lymphomyeloid Relating to the lymphoid and myeloid systems, and their interactions lymphoneogenesis The creation and development of lymph nodes lymphonodectomy The removal of the lymph nodes lymphonodular Relating to lymph nodes lymphonodus Synonym of lymph node. lymphopathy Any disease of the lymph glands lymphopenia The condition of having an abnormally reduced number of lymphocytes in the blood. lymphopenic Having lymphopenia. lymphopeptidase The enzyme tripeptide aminopeptidase. lymphoplasma The clear fluid that is a lymph fraction free from erythrocytes lymphoplasmacellular Relating to lymphoplasma cells lymphoplasmacytic Relating to lymphocytes in blood plasma lymphoplasmacytoid Synonym of lymphoplasmacytic. lymphoplasmacytosis A condition in which there is an unusually large proportion of lymphocytes in tissues, exudates, or blood lymphoplasmatic Relating to or composed of lymphoplasma. lymphoplasmocyte A lymphoid plasmocyte lymphoplasmocytic Relating to lymphoplasmocytes. lymphopoiesis The development of lymphocytes and associated tissue lymphopoietic Of or pertaining to lymphopoiesis lymphopoietin A cytokine protein involved in T cell maturation. lymphoproliferate To undergo lymphoproliferation. lymphoproliferation The excessive production of lymphocytes. lymphoproliferative Characterized by lymphoproliferation. lymphoprotein Any protein associated with the lymph system lymphoreplete Having the normal number of lymphocytes in the blood lymphoreticular reticuloendothelial lymphoreticulosis reticulosis of the lymph nodes lymphorrhagia A flow of lymph from a ruptured lymphatic vessel. lymphorrhea The external flow of lymph, typically from a wound lymphosarcoma A diffuse malignant lymphoma. lymphoscintigram The diagnostic image produced by lymphoscintigraphy. lymphoscintigraphic Relating to lymphoscintigraphy. lymphoscintigraphically By means of lymphoscintigraphy. lymphoscintigraphy scintigraphy of the lymph nodes lymphosome A collection of lymph nodes. lymphostasis An obstruction to the normal flow of lymph lymphostatin A toxic bacterial protein that inhibits mitogen-activated proliferation lymphostimulatory That stimulates the lymphatic system lymphostromal Relating to lymph nodes and stroma lymphosufficient That has a sufficiency of lymphocytes or a functioning lymphatic system lymphosuppression Suppression of lymphocyte production lymphosuppressive That suppresses lymphocyte production lymphotactic Relating to lymphotaxis lymphotactin A particular small chemokine lymphotaxis The attraction to, or repulsion from lymphocytes lymphotomy Removal of adenoid growths. lymphotoxic toxic because of the presence of lymphotoxins lymphotoxicity The condition of being lymphotoxic lymphotoxin Any of several lymphokines that are toxic to certain cells lymphotrophy Nourishment of the tissues by lymph in parts devoid of blood vessels. lymphotropic Associated with, or attracted towards, the lymph nodes lymphotropicity The quality of being lymphotropic. lymphotropism Association with, or attraction towards, the lymph nodes lymphous Of or relating to lymph. lymphovascular Relating to lymph vessels. lymphovenous Relating to the lymph and venous systems lymphuria The presence of lymph in the urine. lymphy Containing or resembling lymph. Lympstone A coastal village in East Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX9984). Lymwood A locality on King Island, Tasmania, Australia. lyn A short form of female given names ending in -lyn, such as Evelyn and Carolyn; also used as a formal unisex middle name. Lynam A surname. Lynbrook A suburb of Melbourne in the City of Casey, south eastern Victoria, Australia lyncean lynx (attributive) Lynceus Any of a number of characters in Greek mythology; see Wikipedia article. lynch To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob. lynchable Punishable by lynching. Lynchat A hamlet near Kingussie, Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NH7801). Lynchburg A former settlement in Butte County, California, United States. lynchee The victim of a lynching. lyncher One who lynches. Lynchesque Reminiscent of the works of David Keith Lynch (1946-2025), American filmmaker and director whose surrealist films are characterized by dream imagery and meticulous sound design. lynchet A bank of earth that slowly builds up on the lower slope of a ploughed field; a feature of ancient field systems. Lynchian Of or pertaining to David Keith Lynch (1946–2025), American filmmaker and director whose surrealist films are characterized by dreamlike imagery, sound design, and narrative, juxtapositions of the mundane and the grotesque, and an air of mystery or unease. lynching Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging. lynchman A person, usually male, involved with or carrying out a lynching. Lynchy A nickname of the surname Lynch. Lyncid Any meteor of a meteor shower appearing to originate in the constellation of Lynx. Lynd A surname. Lynda A female given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Linda. Lynde A surname. Lyndeborough A town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. Lyndhurst A village and civil parish in New Forest district, Hampshire, England (OS grid ref SU2908). Lyndon A surname. Lyndonville A village in the town of Yates, Orleans County, New York, United States. Lynds A surname. Lyndsey A female given name transferred from the surname. lyne A village in Runnymede district, Surrey, England (OS grid ref TQ0166). Lyneal A small village in Welshampton and Lyneal parish, northern Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ4433). Lyneham A small village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire district, Oxfordshire, England (OS grid ref SP2720). Lynemouth A village and civil parish in Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NZ2991). lynes A surname. Lynesack A hamlet in Lynesack and Softley parish, County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ0925). Lyness A village in Walls and Flotta parish, Orkney Islands council area, Scotland (OS grid ref ND305942). lynestrenol A synthetic progestogen hormone. Lynette A female given name from Welsh. Lyng A village and civil parish in Breckland district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG0617). lyngbyatoxin A blistering agent produced by Moorea producens (formerly Lyngbya majuscula) and possibly other cyanobacteria. lyngurium A mythical gemstone supposedly formed from the dried urine of the lynx Lynher A river in England that flows through east Cornwall, and enters the River Tamar at the Hamoaze, which in turn flows into Plymouth Sound. Lynk A surname. Lynmouth A harbour village in Lynton and Lynmouth parish, North Devon district, Devon, England, at the mouth of the two Lyn rivers, the East Lyn and West Lyn (OS grid ref SS7249). Lynn A local name for King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. Lynna A female given name. Lynne A surname from Scottish Gaelic, a rare spelling variant of Lynn.