Definition of Lymphatic system

1. Noun. The interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body.


Definition of Lymphatic system

1. Noun. (anatomy) In mammals, including humans, a network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues. ¹

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Medical Definition of Lymphatic system

1. The tissues and organs (including the bone marrow, spleen, thymus and lymph nodes) that produce and store cells that fight infection and the network of vessels that carry lymph. (12 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lymphatic System

lymphatic follicles of larynx
lymphatic follicles of rectum
lymphatic irradiation
lymphatic leukaemia
lymphatic metastasis
lymphatic node
lymphatic nodes
lymphatic nodule
lymphatic oedema
lymphatic plexus
lymphatic ring of cardiac part of stomach
lymphatic sarcoma
lymphatic sinus
lymphatic stroma
lymphatic system (current term)
lymphatic tissue
lymphatic valvule
lymphatic vessel
lymphatic vessel tumours
lymphatic vessels
lymphatically
lymphaticostomy
lymphatics
lymphatism
lymphatitis
lymphatology
lymphatolysis
lymphatolytic
lymphectasia

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