The lymphatic system consists of a group of cells or immune cells that inhabit in all the organs of the body. The lymphatic system includes lymphatic organs and group of lymphatic tissues involved in the immune system. The lymphatic organs include spleen, tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.

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The lymphatic system consists of a group of cells or immune cells that inhabit in all the organs of the body. The lymphatic system includes lymphatic organs and group of lymphatic tissues involved in the immune system. The lymphatic organs include spleen, tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.

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