Lymphoid
(adjective)
Relating to, resembling, or functioning as lymph tissue.
Origin:
Late 19th century, from the greek word 'lymphē' meaning 'clear fluid' + '-oid' meaning 'resembling'.
Examples:
- The spleen is an organ of the body's lymphoid system.
- A vaccine that stimulates the immune system's production of lymphoid cells.
- Lymphoid cells produce antibodies in response to foreign invaders.
- Lymphoid tissues are involved in the body's defense against infections and diseases.
- The lymphoid organs play a vital role in the body's immune response.