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Lymph is a pale liquid in the body that helps maintain fluid balance and removes bacteria from tissues. Today, we understand that lymph plays an important role in the body's immune system. In the past, however, it was commonly believed that an excess of lymph caused sluggishness—hence the "sluggish" meaning of lymphatic. The word lymph comes from Latin lympha (meaning "water" or "water goddess"), which itself may be a modification of the Greek word nymphē, meaning "nymph." Both lymph and its related adjective lymphatic have been used in English since the 17th century.
Examples of lymphatic in a Sentence
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Vibration plate searches tied to lymphatic work are up roughly 3,100 percent since 2020.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Your lymphatic is filled with a police force of different cells serving different purposes for your immune system such as white blood cells.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Lymphatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphatic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lymphatic
1 of 2 adjective
lymphatic
2 of 2 nouncalled also lymph vessel
Medical Definition
lymphatic
1 of 2 adjective
lymphatic
2 of 2 nouncalled also lymphatic vessel, lymph vessel
see thoracic duct
