Definition of Limphatic
Lym*phat"ic (?), a. [L.
lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique]
pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.]
" Lymphatic rapture. " Sir T. Herbert. [See
Lymphate.]
Lymphatic gland (Anat.), one of the
solid glandlike bodies connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals;
-- called also lymphatic ganglion, and conglobate
gland. -- Lymphatic temperament (Old
Physiol.), a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems
to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks color
and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament
lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See
Temperament.
Lym*phat"ic, n. 1.
(Anat.) One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which
carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic
duct.
2. A mad enthusiast; a lunatic.
[Obs.]
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system.
- Lacking enery of enthusiasm.
- A vessel that transports lymph.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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