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Lymphatic Irradiation MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Lymphatic Irradiation
Tree Number(s)
E02.815.350
Unique ID
D015182
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015182
Annotation
a radiotherapy procedure: do not confuse with effects of radiation on lymphatic system or lymph nodes ( = LYMPHATIC SYSTEM /‌rad eff or LYMPH NODES /‌rad eff)
Scope Note
External or interstitial irradiation to treat lymphomas (e.g., Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas) and lymph node metastases and also some autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Entry Version
LYMPHATIC IRRAD
Entry Term(s)
Irradiation, Lymphatic
Irradiation, Lymphoid
Lymphatic Radiation Therapy
Lymphatic Radiotherapy
Lymphoid Irradiation
Radiation Therapy, Lymphatic
Radiotherapy, Lymphatic
Therapy, Lymphatic Radiation
Previous Indexing
Radiotherapy (1966-1988)
Radiotherapy Dosage (1966-1988)
Radiotherapy, High Energy (1966-1988)
Public MeSH Note
89
History Note
89
Date Introduced
1989/01/01
Last Updated
2005/06/30
Lymphatic Irradiation Preferred
Radiation Therapy, Lymphatic Narrower
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