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Lymphatic system
Lymphatic system refers to the drainage system of the body; believed to be involved in immune functioning; system that transports lymph through the body.
Lymphatic system, moreover is a network of capillaries that lie along blood vessels and carry a colorless fluid called Lymph that is composed of fats, proteins, and water and holds the white blood cells (WBCs).
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