lymphatic
/lɪmˈfætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to lymph, a clear fluid in the body that helps fight infection and remove waste.
- Doctors checked his lymphatic nodes for signs of swelling.
- The lymphatic system helps keep your body healthy by removing toxins.
- She learned about lymphatic drainage massage in her biology class.
noun
- A lymphatic vessel or lymph node.
- The lymphatics carry fluid from tissues back to the bloodstream.
- The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the lymphatics during the operation.
- Inflammation can cause the lymphatics to swell.