Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Abscess, Milk ducts, Septicemia, Edematous, Immune reaction

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 06, 2016

Mastitis - Glossary

Hematogenous route: Originating in or spread by the blood.

Lymphatic system: The interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body.

Antioxidants: A natural substance, which has the capacity to absorb free radicals in the cell and protect the body from oxidation damage.

Interleukin: It is a lymphokine that promotes macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system.

Published on Feb 06, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 06, 2016

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