The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that pass through almost all bodily tissues. It allows the circulation of a fluid called lymph through the body in a similar way to blood ...

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The lymphatic system plays important roles in health and disease, from fighting off infection to maintaining the body's fluid balance. Movement, exercise and deep breathing all help to move lymph ...