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The lymphatic system is also called?
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No other name: However, lymph nodes (the correct name) are sometimes called lymph "glands" (they're not glands, so it's a misnomer).
Answered 9/6/2013
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None: I am not aware of any other name for the lymphatic system.
Answered 9/6/2013
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