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lymph vessel

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Noun1.lymph vessellymph vessel - a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation
lymphatic vessel
duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel - a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake's fangs"
lymphatic system, systema lymphaticum - the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body
thoracic duct - the major duct of the lymphatic system
lacteal - any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
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The lymph vessels parallel the blood vessels and are the overflow storm drain of the body fluids.
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Reports indicate LLLT increases the rate of lymph vessel pumping, softens fibrous tissue, stimulates growth of new lymph vessels, reduces pain and softens surgical scarring.
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