Lymphatic System Definition
lĭm-fătĭk
noun
The network of small vessels, lymph nodes, etc., that collects lymph and returns it to the bloodstream mainly through the thoracic duct: this system also includes the bone marrow, spleen, and thymus.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- systema lymphaticum
Other Word Forms of Lymphatic System
Noun
Singular:
lymphatic system
Plural:
lymphatic systemsRelated Articles
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