| lymph sinus | The channels in a lymph node crossed by a reticulum of cells and fibres and bounded by littoral cells; there are subcapsular, trabecular, and medullary sinus's. Synonym: lymph sinus. Maier's sinus, an infundibuliform depression on the internal surface of the lacrimal sac which receives the lacrimal canaliculi. Marginal sinuses of placenta, discontinuous venous lakes at the margin of the placenta. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lymph space | A space, in tissue or a vessel, filled with lymph. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymph varix | The formation of varices or cysts in the lymph nodes in consequence of obstruction in the efferent lymphatics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymph vessels | The vessels that convey the lymph; they anastomose freely with each other. Synonym: vasa lymphatica, absorbent vessels, lymphatic vessels, lymphatics. (05 Mar 2000) |