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lymphatic system

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Diagram of a female's lymphatic system.

lymphatic system (plural lymphatic systems)

  1. (anatomy) In mammals, including humans, a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues.

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