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lymphatic
(redirected from primary lymphatic organs)

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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. ADJlinfático
B. Nvaso m linfático
lymphatic
adjlymphatisch, Lymph-; lymphatic tissueLymphgewebe nt
nLymphgefäß nt
lymphatic [lɪmˈfætɪk] adjlinfatico/a


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