lymph vessel
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Definition
Noun: A lymph vessel is a thin-walled tube that is part of the lymphatic system. Its primary function is to collect and transport lymph, a clear fluid containing white blood cells, from body tissues back into the bloodstream.
Usage
The term lymph vessel is used in biological and medical contexts to describe the network of tubes that parallels the blood vessels. They are essential for fluid balance, fat absorption, and immune function. - The surgeon was careful not to damage any lymph vessels during the procedure. - Blockage in a lymph vessel can lead to swelling, a condition known as lymphedema.
Advanced Usage
- Lymphangiography: A medical imaging technique used to visualize lymph vessels.
- Lymphangiectasia: The dilation of a lymph vessel.
Variants and Related Words
- Lymphatic vessel: A fully synonymous term.
- Lymphatic: (Adjective) Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system, which includes lymph vessels. (Noun) Short for a lymphatic vessel.
- Lymph duct: A larger lymph vessel, such as the thoracic duct.
Synonyms
- Lymphatic duct
- Lymphatic channel
Related Phrases
- Afferent lymph vessel: A vessel that carries lymph a lymph node.
- Efferent lymph vessel: A vessel that carries lymph a lymph node.
Noun
- a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation