noun

lymph

lymph

The lymph carries white blood cells.

The lymph carries white blood cells.

Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of infection.

Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of infection.

((noun)) as subject The lymph flows through vessels.

((adjective)) ((noun)) The lymphatic system includes lymph nodes.

Related terms: plasma, blood, fluid

From Latin 'lympha' (water), possibly related to Greek 'nymphē' (nymph, a nature spirit).

Imagine a clear stream ('lympha' means water) flowing through your body's 'lymphatic' system.

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