lymphatic system
21Lymphatic pump — The lymphatic pump is a method of manipulation used by osteopathic physicians to increase the rate of lymph flow in order to help fight infection.(Knott et al 2005) TechniquesTechniques to achieve this include the thoracic pump and abdominal pump …
22lymphatic tissue — noun tissue making up the lymphatic system • Syn: ↑lymphoid tissue • Hypernyms: ↑animal tissue • Hyponyms: ↑tonsil, ↑palatine tonsil, ↑faucial tonsil, ↑ …
23lymphatic — 1) n. a lymphatic vessel. See: lymphatic system 2) adj. relating to or transporting lymph …
24lymphatic vessel — A thin tube that carries lymph (lymphatic fluid) and white blood cells through the lymphatic system. Also called lymph vessel …
25lymphatic — adj. & n. adj. 1 of or secreting or conveying lymph (lymphatic gland). 2 (of a person) pale, flabby, or sluggish. n. a veinlike vessel conveying lymph. Phrases and idioms: lymphatic system a network of vessels conveying lymph. Etymology: orig. =… …
26lymphatic 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 …
27system — systemless, adj. /sis teuhm/, n. 1. an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system. 2. any assemblage or set of correlated members: a system of currency; a system of… …
28lymphatic — 1. adjective a) Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system. b) Lacking energy of enthusiasm. 2. noun A vessel that transports lymph …
29lymphatic fluid — The clear fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infections and other diseases. Also called lymph …
30lymphatic 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 …
