LYMPHATIC

lymphatic

(adjective) of or relating to or produced by lymph

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lymphatic (comparative more lymphatic, superlative most lymphatic)

(anatomy) Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system.

Lacking energy or enthusiasm; having characteristics once associated with an excess of lymph: lack of muscle tone, paleness, sluggishness, etc.

(obsolete) Madly enthusiastic; frantic.

Noun

lymphatic (plural lymphatics)

(anatomy) A vessel that transports lymph.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Lym*phat"ic, a. Etym: [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique]

Definition: pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.

2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] " Lymphatic rapture. " Sir T. Herbert. Etym: [See Lymphate.] Lymphatic gland (Anat.), one of the solid glandlike bodies connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals;

– called also lymphatic ganglion, and conglobate gland.

– Lymphatic temperament (Old Physiol.), a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks color and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament.

Lym*phat"ic, n.

1. (Anat.)

Definition: One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic duct.

2. A mad enthusiast; a lunatic. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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