lymphatic system
English
Noun
Diagram of a female's lymphatic system.
lymphatic system (plural lymphatic systems)
- (anatomy) In mammals, including humans, a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues.
Synonyms
- lymph system
- lymphoid system
- systema lymphaticum
Translations
network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes
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See also
- glymphatic system
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