lym|phat|ic

lym|phat|ic
lym|phat|ic «lihm FAT ihk», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. of, carrying, or secreting lymph: »

the lymphatic system, a lymphatic disease.

2. sluggish; lacking energy; pale. A lymphatic appearance or temperament was formerly thought to be due to having too much lymph in the body.
–n.
= lymphatic vessel. (Cf.lymphatic vessel)
[< Latin lymphāticus frenzied; the meaning is < New Latin lympha lymph]
lym|phat´i|cal|ly, adverb.

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  • phat — al·i·phat·ic; ar·al·i·phat·ic; em·phat·ic; em·phat·i·cal; en·do·lym·phat·ic; phat·ic; phos·phat·ic; lym·phat·ic; phat; em·phat·i·cal·ly; em·phat·i·cal·ness; lym·phat·i·cal·ly; phat·i·cal·ly; …   English syllables

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  • lymphatically — lym·phat·i·cal·ly …   English syllables

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