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lymphatic system

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.82 in modern English

Syllables
lym-phat-ic sys-tem
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In mammals, including humans, a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues.

Inflected Forms

lymphatic systems (plural)

Phrases

glymphatic system

Frequently Paired Words

glymphatic system

Synonyms

lymph system lymphoid system systema lymphaticum

Questions

What does lymphatic system mean?
In mammals, including humans, a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues.

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