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    lymphatic
    /lɪmˈfatɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to lymph or its secretion: "lymphatic vessels"
    • 2. (of a person) pale, flabby, or sluggish. archaic

    noun

    • 1. a vessel, similar to a vein, that conveys lymph in the body: "the fluid is drained by the lymphatics and returned to the circulation"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lymphaticLymphatic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. : a vessel that contains or conveys lymph. called also lymph vessel. Did you know? Lymph is a pale liquid in the body that helps maintain fluid balance and removes bacteria from tissues. Today, we understand that lymph plays an important role in the body's immune system.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLYMPHATIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LYMPHATIC definition: 1. relating to lymph (= a liquid that transports useful substances around the body and carries…. Learn more.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lymphatic_systemLymphatic system - Wikipedia

    The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system, and complementary to the circulatory system. It consists of a large network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphoid organs, lymphatic tissue and lymph.

  5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyLymphatic System: Function, Conditions & Disorders - Cleveland...

    Jul 31, 2023 · Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues that work together to move a colorless, watery fluid ( lymph) back into your circulatory system (your bloodstream). As a vital part of your immune system, your lymphatic system protects you from infection and destroys old or abnormal cells your body doesn’t need.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › lymphaticLYMPHATIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. (of persons) having the characteristics, as flabbiness or sluggishness, formerly believed to be due to an excess of lymph in the system.

  7. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryLymphatic system: Definition, anatomy, functions | Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · The lymphatic system is a system of specialized vessels and organs whose main function is to return the lymph from the tissues back into the bloodstream. Lymphatic system is considered as a part of both the circulatory and immune systems, as well as a usually neglected part of students' books.

  8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 303087Lymphatic system: Definition, anatomy, function, and diseases

    Jan 22, 2024 · Summary. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that pass through almost all bodily tissues. It allows the circulation of a fluid called lymph through...