Lymph: An almost colorless fluid that travels through vessels called lymphatics in the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infection and disease.

 

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Lymph: Interstitial fiuid in the lymphatic system.

Lymphatic: 1. One of the lymphatics, vessel that convey the lymph fluid. 2. Pertaining to the lymph, lymphoid tissue, or lymphocytes. 3. Lacking energy. Sluggish. From the Latin lympha (water or water . . . View Full Definition

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy: A hands-on method for lymphatic drainage involving flat hands, utilizing all of the fingers to stimulate wave-like movements. This enables the practitioner to feel the rhythm of the body flu . . . View Full Definition

Manual Lymph Drainage: The strokes applied in manual lymph drainage are intended to stimulate the movement of the lymphatic fluids in order to assist the body in cleansing. This is a gentle, rhythmical technique t . . . View Full Definition

Lonsdale Method Of Lymphatic Massage: This technique offers a unique integration of osteopathic visceral manipulation, using both deep and superficial lymphatic drainage techniques and strokes that are nurturing and effective in . . . View Full Definition

Lymph Drainage Therapy: Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is unique in that healthcare professionals learn how to palpate the lymphatic flow. As they develop their skills, they can then identify the rhythm, direction, a . . . View Full Definition

Lymphatic Circulation: A secondary circulatory system that collects fiuids from between the cells and returns it to the main circulatory system; the circulation of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system.

Lymph Hearts: Contractile enlargements of vessels that pump lymph back into the veins; found in fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

Lymphatic System: A network of glands and vessels that drain interstitial fiuid from body tissues and return it to the circulatory system.

Lymphocytes: White blood cells that arise in the bone marrow and mediate the immune response; include T cells and B cells.