lymphatic

[ lim-fat-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
2. (of persons) having the characteristics, as flabbiness or sluggishness, formerly believed to be due to an excess of lymph in the system.

noun

1. a lymphatic vessel.

lymphatic

/ lɪmˈfætɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or containing lymph

   the lymphatic vessels

2. of or relating to the lymphatic system
3. sluggish or lacking vigour

noun

1. a lymphatic vessel

Derived Forms

• lymˈphatically, adverb

Other Words From

• lym·phati·cal·ly adverb
• nonlym·phatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphatic¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin lymphāticus “frenzied, crazy,” literally, “watery,” with the substantial shift in definition perhaps parallel to Greek nymphiân “to be in a frenzy,” from nýmphē “bride, nymph,” poetically, “water” ( nymph ); equivalent to lymph + -atic ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphatic¹

C17 (meaning: mad): from Latin lymphāticus. Original meaning perhaps arose from a confusion between nymph and lymph ; compare Greek numphaleptos frenzied

Example Sentences

Lipolysis usually refers to injections where chemicals break up fat cells and the fat is removed naturally by the lymphatic system and the liver.

From BBC

The FDA-cleared Ballancer Pro lymphatic compression therapy, he said, enhances lymphatic drainage to rid the body of toxins and reduces swelling and muscle soreness.

From Los Angeles Times

There is also a lymphatic facial massage section, which includes the chest, neck and shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers from the University of Helsinki and HUS investigated the effects of recurring mutations in the KLHL6 gene in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the most common cancer of the lymphatic system.

From Science Daily

That led the researchers to conclude that more fluid was flowing through the brain and draining into blood or lymphatic vessels.

From Science Magazine