lymph
Translation
lymph
Examples
The lymph carries cells that help fight infections.
The lymph carries cells that help fight infections.
Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of illness.
Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of illness.
Grammar Patterns
lymph ((as a subject or object)) Lymph circulates throughout the body.
((compound noun)) lymph node/system He has a swollen lymph node.
Similar Words
Synonyms: interstitial fluid. Related concepts: blood, plasma.
Etymology
From Latin 'lympha' (water, clear water), related to the Greek 'nymphē' (nymph, a nature spirit).
Memory Tips
Imagine clear water ('lympha') flowing through your body's lymphatic system, like a river with helpful 'nymphs' (lymphocytes) cleaning it.