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lymphatic Definition

lym·phatic (lim fatik)

adjective

  1. of, containing, or conveying lymph
  2. of, or caused by improper functioning of, the lymph nodes
  3. sluggish; without energy: a sluggish condition was formerly thought to be due to too much lymph in the body

Etymology: ModL lymphaticus < L lympha: see lymph & -atic

noun

a lymphatic vessel

lymphatic Synonyms

lymphatic

modif.

lymphatic Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: Peyer's patches to not have any afferent lymphatics.

Adjective modifier

  • efferent: They can then pass into the venules and efferent lymphatics along the border between the cortex and the medulla.
  • afferent: Peyer's patches to not have any afferent lymphatics.
  • obvious: Accordingly, obvious lymphatic and nervous tissue were not included in the definition of SBO.

Modifies a noun

  • filariasis: The spatial dynamics of mosquito transmission of lymphatic filariasis in Papua New Guinea E. C. Chapman, LC.
  • drainage: It also promotes lymphatic drainage, helping to flush the systems of toxins.
  • tissue: It was the only stomach that gave rise to cause for concern in relation to the presence of lymphatic tissue.
  • vessel: Running within the lymphatic system are small tubes called lymphatic vessels.
  • circulation: The warmth and herbs stimulate both the lymphatic circulation and immune system in and around the ear.
  • mapping: AB - Lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy is a new technique used in the surgical treatment of patients with malignant melanoma.

Noun used with modifier

body: Tony treated her with full body lymphatic drainage massage and she left the clinic feeling much better.