The Lymphatic System Word Search
The Lymphatic System, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the parts and systems of the human body sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: LYMPH, NODES, SPLEEN, THYMUS, TONSILS, MUCOSA, VESSELS, DUCT, TISSUE, IMMUNE, PLASMA, BACTERIA.
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The Lymphatic System word list, defined
- LYMPH /lɪmf/ · noun
- A clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system, and helps to defend the body against infection and disease. It is also a type of tissue that is found in the body. Related: fluid, tissue, serum, plasma.
- NODES /nɒʊdiːz/ · noun
- A node is a point or a point in space, especially one that is connected to others by a network. In computing, a node is a single point of data or a device on a network. Related: point, junction, intersection, node.
- SPLEEN /ˈspliːn/ · noun
- An organ in the abdominal cavity that filters the blood and stores red blood cells. It is also used figuratively to refer to a person's emotions or feelings, especially those related to anger or resentment. Related: liver, kidney, gallbladder, pancreas.
- THYMUS /θaɪməs/ · noun
- A small organ in the chest, behind the sternum, that is part of the immune system in young animals, including humans, but is usually vestigial in adults. In histology, the thymus is a lymphoid organ. Related: lymphoid organ, immune system organ, vestigial organ, spleen.
- TONSILS /tɒnzɪlz/ · noun
- Paired masses of lymphoid tissue located on either side of the back of the throat, which help to filter out bacteria and other pathogens from the air we breathe. They are also known as pharyngeal tonsils or adenoids. Related: adenoids, pharyngeal tonsils, lymphoid tissue, glands.
- MUCOSA /mjuːˈkoʊsə/ · noun
- The mucous membrane, a thin layer of tissue that lines various bodily cavities and organs, such as the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts. Related: membrane, mucous membrane, epithelium, tissue.
- VESSELS /ˈvɛsəlz/ · noun
- Containers, such as boats, ships, or aircraft, that are used for transporting people or goods. Also, the organs or vessels of the body, such as blood vessels or the respiratory vessels. Related: craft, ships, boats, aircraft.
- DUCT /dʌkt/ · noun (also verb)
- A tube or channel that conveys a fluid, air, or other substance, such as in heating systems or the body. As a verb, to convey something through a duct or ducts. Related: conduit, channel, tube, pipe.
- TISSUE /ˈtɪʃ.ʊ/ · noun
- A small piece of absorbent paper used for blowing the nose, wiping the mouth, etc. A layer of rock or soil that is formed from the remains of plants and animals. Related: paper, handkerchief, kerchief, napkin.
- IMMUNE /ɪˈmjuːn/ · adjective
- Not susceptible to a particular disease or condition; resistant to a particular substance or agent. Having a strong immune system. Related: resistant, infectious, pathogenic, vulnerable.
- PLASMA /ˈplæzmə/ · noun
- The fourth state of matter, consisting of ions and free electrons, often occurring at high temperatures. A fluid, often used in medical equipment, such as a plasma TV. Related: ionized gas, ionized matter, ionized plasma, gas plasma.
- BACTERIA /bækˈtɪəriə/ · noun
- Bacteria are microorganisms that typically consist of a single prokaryotic cell and lack a membrane-bound nucleus. They are found in nearly every habitat on Earth and play essential roles in processes such as decomposition, fermentation, and nutrient cycling. Related: germs, microbes, microorganisms.
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