Definition of Lymphatic
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or produced by lymph.
Definition of Lymphatic
1. a. pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
2. n. One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic duct.
Definition of Lymphatic
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Lymphatic
1.
Pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. " Lymphatic rapture. " .
[See Lymphate] Lymphatic gland, a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks colour and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament.
Origin: L. Lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. Lymphatique.
1. One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic duct.
2. A mad enthusiast; a lunatic.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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