lym·phat·ic (l m-f t k)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·phat i·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] adj → linfatico/a
lymphatic [lɪmˈfætɪk] adj → linfatico/a
lymphatic [lɪmˈfætɪk] adj → linfatico/a
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