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Definition of: lymphatic
(lim·fat′ik) adjective
1. Pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
2. Caused by or affecting the lymphatic glands.
3. Having a phlegmatic temperament.
—noun A vessel that conveys lymph into the veins; an absorbent vessel. [<NL <L lymphaticus frantic, frenzied, trans. of Gk. nympholēptos caught by nymphs]
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