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lymph  (lmf)

n.

1. A clear, watery, sometimes faintly yellowish fluid derived from body tissues that contains white blood cells and circulates throughout the lymphatic system, returning to the venous bloodstream through the thoracic duct. Lymph acts to remove bacteria and certain proteins from the tissues, transport fat from the small intestine, and supply mature lymphocytes to the blood.

2. Archaic A spring or stream of pure, clear water.

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[Latin lympha, water nymph, from Greek numph, young bride, water nymph.]

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lymph

Noun

the almost colourless body fluid containing chiefly white blood cells [Latin lympha water]

lymphatic adj

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lymph  (lmf)

The clear fluid flowing through the lymphatic system that serves to bathe and nourish the tissues of the body. It is composed of blood plasma that has leaked out through the capillaries into the tissues.

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lymph - a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels bodily fluid, body fluid, liquid body substance, humour, humor - the liquid parts of the body chyle - a milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats cardiovascular system, circulatory system - the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body