Lymphatic system — Infobox Anatomy Name = Lymphatic System Caption = An image displaying the lymphatic system.The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the… … Wikipedia
Lymphatic — Lym*phat ic, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique] pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. [1913 Webster] 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] Lymphatic rapture. Sir T. Herbert. [See {Lymphate}.] [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lymphatic ganglion — Lymphatic Lym*phat ic, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique] pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. [1913 Webster] 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] Lymphatic rapture. Sir T. Herbert. [See {Lymphate}.] [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lymphatic gland — Lymphatic Lym*phat ic, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique] pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. [1913 Webster] 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] Lymphatic rapture. Sir T. Herbert. [See {Lymphate}.] [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lymphatic temperament — Lymphatic Lym*phat ic, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique] pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. [1913 Webster] 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] Lymphatic rapture. Sir T. Herbert. [See {Lymphate}.] [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lymphatic capillary — n any of the smallest lymphatic vessels that are blind at one end and collect lymph in organs and tissues called also lymph capillary … Medical dictionary
lymphatic system — ► NOUN ▪ the network of vessels through which lymph drains from the tissues into the blood … English terms dictionary
lymphatic system — Anat., Zool. the system by which lymph is returned from the cells to the blood and by which white blood cells are produced in response to inflammation or presence of antigens; in mammals, the system includes the lymph glands, vessels and sinuses… … Universalium
Lymphatic system — The tissues and organs, including the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes, that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease. The channels that carry lymph are also part of this system. * * * lymphatic system n the part of… … Medical dictionary
lymphatic system — The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph… … English dictionary of cancer terms
