lymphology

/ˌlɪmfəˈɑːdʒi/ or /ˌlɪmphəˈɑːdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of lymphatic vessels and their functions, especially in relation to disease or cancer.

“The researcher specialized in lymphology and developed a new treatment for lymphoma patients.”

2. noun

A branch of medicine concerned with the study of lymphatic vessels and their functions.

“The medical school offered a course in lymphology, covering the latest research on lymphatic diseases.”

Synonyms

  • lymphaticology
  • lymphatics