lymphogenic (Meaning)
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lymphogenic (a.)
Connected with, or formed in, the lymphatic glands.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lymphogenic
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
lymphogenic Sentence Examples
- Metastatic spread of cancer cells occurs through hematogenous and lymphogenic pathways.
- Lymphogenic spread involves the dissemination of cancer cells through lymphatic vessels.
- Tumor cells can enter lymphatic vessels via direct invasion or through emboli that disrupt the endothelial lining.
- Lymphatic drainage patterns determine the direction of lymphogenic metastasis.
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy can be used to assess the extent of lymphogenic spread.
- Lymphogenic metastasis can lead to the development of regional lymph node metastases.
- Tumor-associated macrophages can facilitate lymphogenic spread by promoting lymphatic vessel formation and extravasation.
- Inhibition of lymphangiogenesis can be a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent lymphogenic metastasis.
- Imaging techniques such as lymphoscintigraphy and magnetic resonance lymphangiography can be used to visualize lymphogenic drainage and detect metastases.
- Lymphogenic metastasis can be a significant factor in the prognosis and treatment of cancer patients.
FAQs About the word lymphogenic
Connected with, or formed in, the lymphatic glands.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Metastatic spread of cancer cells occurs through hematogenous and lymphogenic pathways.
Lymphogenic spread involves the dissemination of cancer cells through lymphatic vessels.
Tumor cells can enter lymphatic vessels via direct invasion or through emboli that disrupt the endothelial lining.
Lymphatic drainage patterns determine the direction of lymphogenic metastasis.
