| lymphatic vessels | The vessels that convey the lymph; they anastomose freely with each other. Synonym: vasa lymphatica, absorbent vessels, lymphatic vessels, lymphatics. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lymphaticostomy | Making an opening into a lymphatic duct. Origin: Lymphatic + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatics | Lymphatics are small thin channels similar to blood vessels. They do not carry blood, but collect and carry tissue fluid from the body to ultimately drain back into the blood stream. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymphatitis | Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. Origin: Lymphatic + G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatology | The study of the lymphatic system. Origin: Lymphatic + G. Logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatolysis | Destruction of the lymphatic vessels or lymphoid tissue, or both. Origin: Lymphatic + G. Lysis, dissolution (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatolytic | Pertaining to or characterised by lymphatolysis. (05 Mar 2000) |