Lexic.us

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. Adjective. (anatomy) Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system. ¹

2. Adjective. Lacking energy or enthusiasm. ¹

3. Noun. (anatomy) A vessel that transports lymph. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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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Literary usage of Lymphatic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Anatomy, Descriptive and Surgical by Henry Gray (1901)
"The deep lymphatic vessels of the upper extremity accompany the deep bloodvessels. In the forearm they consist of four sets, corresponding with the radial, ..."

2. Anatomy, Descriptive and Applied by Henry Gray (1913)
"The Right lymphatic Duct Tributaries Applied Anatomy . ... The lymphatic Vessels of the Scalp . 776 j The lymphatic Vessels of the Auricula and External ..."

3. A Text Book of Physiology by Michael Foster (1899)
"THE LACTEALS AND THE lymphatic SYSTEM. § 285. We have seen that absorption does, or at least may, take place from the stomach. We have also stated that a ..."

4. Anatomy of the Cat by Jacob Ellsworth Reighard, Herbert Spencer Jennings (1901)
"The lymphatic system of the cat has not been worked out in detail, ... The lymphatic system consists of a number of vessels, the lymphatics, containing a ..."

5. A Textbook of Physiology by Michael Foster (1889)
"THE LACTEALS AND THE lymphatic SYSTEM. § 285. We have seen that absorption does, or at least may, take place from the stomach. We have also stated that a ..."

6. The Harvey Lectures by Harvey Society of New York, New York Academy of Medicine (1917)
"THE METHOD OF GROWTH OF THE lymphatic SYSTEM* PROF. ... In presenting to you the conception of lymphatic capillaries as definite vessels completely lined by ..."

7. Medical lexicon by Robley Dunglison (1860)
"lymphatic vessels arc found in every part of the body. Wherever they are met with, ... lymphatic vessels are generally smaller than arteries and rein». ..."

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