Lymphofollicular hyperplasia
Definition
Lymphofollicular hyperplasia is an increase in the size of the lymph follicles. Lymph nodes act as filters that prevent organisms such as bacteria from entering the bloodstream.
See also: Lymphadenitis and lymphangitis
Alternative Names
Lymphadenopathy; Lymphofollicular hypertrophy
Review Date:
8/6/2007
Reviewed By:
D. Scott Smith, MD., MSc., DTM., Prof. Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Dept. of Human Biology, Stanford Univ. School of Medicine, Stanford, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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