Lymph follicular hypertrophy

Alternative names
Lymphadenopathy

Definition
Lymph follicular hypertrophy is increased size of the lymph follicles. Lymph nodes act as filters keeping organisms, especially bacteria, from entering the bloodstream.

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Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Janet G. Derge, M.D.

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