Lymphatic Vessel (Noun)
Meaning
A vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lymphatic vessel, a thin-walled structure, transported immune cells and nutrients throughout the body.
- After injury, the damaged lymphatic vessel caused swelling in the affected limb.
- In order to diagnose lymphedema, doctors injected a dye into a lymphatic vessel and monitored its flow using an X-ray.
- Unlike blood vessels, lymphatic vessels rely on muscle contractions and movement to pump fluid through their vessels.
- Surgeons attempted to repair the severed lymphatic vessel, reconnecting it to prevent long-term complications.