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lymphatic
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lym·phat·ic  (lm-ftk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to lymph, a lymph vessel, or a lymph node.
2. Lacking energy or vitality; sluggish.
n.
A vessel that conveys lymph.
[New Latin lymphaticus, from Latin lympha, lymph; see lymph.]
lym·phati·cal·ly adv.
lymphatic [lɪmˈfætɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of, relating to, or containing lymph the lymphatic vessels
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to the lymphatic system
3. sluggish or lacking vigour
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) a lymphatic vessel
[C17 (meaning: mad): from Latin lymphāticus. Original meaning perhaps arose from a confusion between nymph and lymph; compare Greek numphaleptos frenzied]
lymphatically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lymphatic - of or relating to or produced by lymph
Translations
lymphatic [lɪmˈfætɪk]
A. ADJ → linfático
B. N → vaso m linfático
lymphatic
adj → lymphatisch, Lymph-; lymphatic tissue → Lymphgewebe nt
n → Lymphgefäß nt
lymphatic [lɪmˈfætɪk] adj → linfatico/a
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