lymphatic channel
1lymphatic — 1. Pertaining to lymph. 2. A vascular channel that transports lymph. 3. Sometimes used to pertain to a sluggish or phlegmatic characteristic. SYN: vas lymphaticum. [L. lymphaticus, frenzied; Mod. L. use, of or for lymph] afferent l. a l. vessel… …
2lymphatic vessel — noun a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation • Syn: ↑lymph vessel • Hypernyms: ↑duct, ↑epithelial duct, ↑canal, ↑channel • Hyponyms: ↑thoracic …
3Lymphangiogram — A lymphangiogram is a medical test, whereby pictures of the lymphatic system taken with X rays after a special dye is injected to outline the lymph nodes and blood vessels. It is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care… …
4Lymphangitis — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Lymphangitis ICD10 = ICD10|I|89|1|i|80 ICD9 = ICD9|457.2 ICDO = Caption = OMIM = MedlinePlus = eMedicineSubj = ped eMedicineTopic = 1336 DiseasesDB = 29093 MeshID = D008205 Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the… …
5Ménière's disease — noun /ˈmɛn.i.ɛə(ɹ)z,mɛnˈjɛə(ɹ)z A disorder of the inner ear, caused by lymphatic channel dilation and characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear …
6Cyst — A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. * * * 1. A bladder. 2. An abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material, with a membranous lining. SEE ALSO: pseudocyst. [G. kystis, bladder] adventitious c.… …
7digestive system, human — Introduction the system used in the human body for the process of digestion. The human digestive system consists primarily of the digestive tract (alimentary canal), or the series of structures and organs through which food and liquids pass… …
8renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine. In many respects the human excretory, or… …
9Nervous system — Nerve redirects here. For other uses, see Nerve (disambiguation). This article is about the nervous system. For parts of the nervous system commonly called nerves, see Peripheral nerve. Nervous system The Human N …
10duct — A tubular structure giving exit to the secretion of a gland or organ, capable of conducting fluid. SEE ALSO: canal. SYN: ductus [TA]. [L. duco, pp. ductus, to lead] aberrant ducts SYN: aberrant ductules, under ductule …
