lymphatic vessels

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• lymphatic duct — n any of the lymphatic vessels that are part of the system collecting lymph from the lymphatic capillaries and pouring it into the subclavian veins by way of the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct called also lymph duct …   Medical dictionary

• lymphatic capillary — n any of the smallest lymphatic vessels that are blind at one end and collect lymph in organs and tissues called also lymph capillary …   Medical dictionary

• Lymphatic system — Infobox Anatomy Name = Lymphatic System Caption = An image displaying the lymphatic system.The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the… …   Wikipedia

• lymphatic system — Anat., Zool. the system by which lymph is returned from the cells to the blood and by which white blood cells are produced in response to inflammation or presence of antigens; in mammals, the system includes the lymph glands, vessels and sinuses… …   Universalium

• Lymphatic system — The tissues and organs, including the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes, that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease. The channels that carry lymph are also part of this system. * * * lymphatic system n the part of… …   Medical dictionary

• Lymphatic endothelium — The lymphatic endothelium is a specialised form of epithelium, distinct from but similar to vascular endothelium.Although lymphatics were first described by Hippocrates in 400BC and rediscovered as milky veins in the gut of a well fed dog in the… …   Wikipedia

• lymphatic system — a network of vessels that conveys electrolytes, water, proteins, etc. – in the form of lymph – from the tissue fluids to the bloodstream . It consists of fine blind ended lymphatic capillaries, which unite to form lymphatic vessels. At various… …   The new mediacal dictionary

• lymphatic system — The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

• lymphatic system — noun In mammals, including humans, a network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues. Syn: lymph system,… …   Wiktionary

• Lymphatic disease — Classification and external resources MeSH D008206 Lymphatic disease is a class of disorders which directly affect the components of the lymphatic system. Examples include Castleman s disease …   Wikipedia

• Lymphatic — Lym*phat ic, n. 1. (Anat.) One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic duct. [1913 Webster] 2. A mad enthusiast; a lunatic. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English