lymphatic
[ lim-fat-ik ]
/ lɪmˈfæt ɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
(of persons) having the characteristics, as flabbiness or sluggishness, formerly believed to be due to an excess of lymph in the system.
noun
a lymphatic vessel.
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Origin of lymphatic
OTHER WORDS FROM lymphatic
lym·phat·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·lym·phat·ic, adjectiveWords nearby lymphatic
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British Dictionary definitions for lymphatic
lymphatic
/ (lɪmˈfætɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, or containing lymphthe lymphatic vessels
of or relating to the lymphatic system
sluggish or lacking vigour
noun
a lymphatic vessel
Derived forms of lymphatic
lymphatically, adverbWord Origin for lymphatic
C17 (meaning: mad): from Latin lymphāticus. Original meaning perhaps arose from a confusion between nymph and lymph; compare Greek numphaleptos frenzied
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Medical definitions for lymphatic
lymphatic
[ lĭm-făt′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to lymph, a lymph node, or a lymphatic vessel.
n.
A lymphatic vessel.
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