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lymphatic


  3  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Lymphatic  \Lym*phat"ic\,  n. 
  1.  (Anat.)  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.] 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Lymphatic  \Lym*phat"ic\,  a.  [L.  lymphaticus  distracted,  frantic: 
  cf  F.  lymphatique] 
  pertaining  to  containing,  or  conveying  lymph. 
 
  2.  Madly  enthusiastic;  frantic.  [Obs.]  ``  Lymphatic  rapture. 
  ''  --Sir  T.  Herbert.  [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}. 
 
  From  WordNet  r  1.6  [wn]: 
 
  lymphatic 
  adj  :  of  or  relating  to  or  produced  by  lymph 




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