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lymphatic system

lym·phat·ic sys·tem (plural lym·phat·ic sys·tems)


noun 
Definition:
 
network of lymph vessels: a network of vessels that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues

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