Lymph

/lɪmf/

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Other forms: lymphs

Definitions of lymph

noun
a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels

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type of:
bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour, liquid body substance
the liquid parts of the body

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/lɪmf/

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