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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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