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Enlarged Lymphoid Tissues Sleeping Problems
Lymphoid hyperplasia is a rapid increase in the number of normal cells (called lymphocytes) that are contained in lymph nodes.
These cells increase in number to help lymph nodes prevent bacteria, viruses, and other types of germs from entering the bloodstream.
Alternative Names
Lymphoid hypertrophy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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