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lymphatic system

lymphatic system

Noun

pl: lymphatic systems

This term refers to a specialized biological network and is used primarily in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing health or pathology.

As a compound noun referring to a singular biological system within an organism, it is treated as a countable noun in a general biological sense (e.g., comparing the lymphatic systems of different species), though it is most frequently used in the singular when referring to the human body.

Meanings

Nounlymphatic system

The network of vessels, nodes, and organs, such as the spleen and thymus, that transports lymph fluid throughout the body to maintain fluid balance and support the immune system.

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in filtering pathogens from the blood.

Examples

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in filtering out pathogens from the body.

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The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in filtering out pathogens from the body.

We are studying the lymphatic system in biology class this week.

School Life

We are studying the lymphatic system in biology class this week.

Does the lymphatic system have a pump like the heart does?

School Life

Does the lymphatic system have a pump like the heart does?

Exercise helps stimulate the lymphatic system to remove toxins more efficiently.

Health

Exercise helps stimulate the lymphatic system to remove toxins more efficiently.

The doctor explained how the lymphatic system manages fluid balance in the tissues.

Health

The doctor explained how the lymphatic system manages fluid balance in the tissues.

I wonder if my lymphatic system is functioning properly given this swelling.

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I wonder if my lymphatic system is functioning properly given this swelling.

A blockage in the lymphatic system can lead to a condition called lymphedema.

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A blockage in the lymphatic system can lead to a condition called lymphedema.

The lymphatic system is essentially a drainage network for the body.

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The lymphatic system is essentially a drainage network for the body.

Lymph nodes are key components of the lymphatic system that trap bacteria.

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Lymph nodes are key components of the lymphatic system that trap bacteria.

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