lymph vessel (Meaning)
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lymph vessel (n)
a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation
Synonyms & Antonyms of lymph vessel
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lymph vessel Sentence Examples
- Lymph vessels are a network of thin, interconnected channels that drain excess fluid and cellular debris from tissues.
- Lymph vessels are lined with endothelial cells and have valves that prevent the backward flow of lymph.
- Lymph vessels collect interstitial fluid, the fluid that surrounds cells, and transport it to lymph nodes.
- Within lymph nodes, lymph is filtered to remove pathogens and other foreign substances.
- From lymph nodes, lymph is drained into larger lymph vessels called collecting lymphatics.
- Collecting lymphatics transport lymph to the thoracic duct, which empties it into the bloodstream.
- Lymph vessels play a crucial role in the body's immune system, transporting white blood cells to and from lymph nodes.
- Blocking of lymph vessels can lead to swelling, known as lymphedema.
- Damage to lymph vessels, such as during surgery or radiation therapy, can impair immune function.
- Research is ongoing to develop therapies that target lymph vessels to improve fluid drainage and immune responses.
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a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation
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No antonyms found.
Lymph vessels are a network of thin, interconnected channels that drain excess fluid and cellular debris from tissues.
Lymph vessels are lined with endothelial cells and have valves that prevent the backward flow of lymph.
Lymph vessels collect interstitial fluid, the fluid that surrounds cells, and transport it to lymph nodes.
Within lymph nodes, lymph is filtered to remove pathogens and other foreign substances.
