Clinical Context
Critical for immune system and cancer staging
Examples
lymphoma
lymphatic tumor
lymphocyte
lymph cell
lymphadenitis
lymph node inflammation
lymphedema
lymphatic swelling
lymphangiogram
lymph vessel x-ray
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "lymph/o-"
What does the prefix "lymph/o-" mean?+
The prefix "lymph/o-" comes from Latin and means lymph, lymphatic system.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Critical for immune system and cancer staging
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
lymphoma (lymphatic tumor), lymphocyte (lymph cell), lymphadenitis (lymph node inflammation), lymphedema (lymphatic swelling), lymphangiogram (lymph vessel x-ray)