lymph
n.
plasma-like fluid containing white blood cells
Lymphatic system
Lymph
Lymph a transparent, usually slightly yellow, often opalescent liquid found within the lymphatic vessels, and collected from tissues in all parts of [
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lymph
Noun
1. a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels
(hypernym) liquid body substance, bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour
(substance-holonym) chyle
(part-holonym) circulatory system, cardiovascular system
Lymph
(n.)
An alkaline colorless fluid, contained in the lymphatic vessels, coagulable like blood, but free from red blood corpuscles. It is absorbed from the various tissues and organs of the body, and is finally discharged by the thoracic and right lymphatic ducts into the great veins near the heart.
(n.)
A spring of water; hence, water, or a pure, transparent liquid like water.
(n.)
A fibrinous material exuded from the blood vessels in inflammation. In the process of healing it is either absorbed, or is converted into connective tissue binding the inflamed surfaces together.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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