Synonyms for
Lymph
Definition
A colorless fluid containing white blood cells, that bathes the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Common collocations
- lymph nodes
- lymph vessels
- lymph system
- lymph circulation
- lymph fluid
- lymphatic system
- lymph drainage
Word family
Usage note
Lymph refers to the clear fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system. It is a technical term primarily used in biological and medical contexts.
Example sentences
- The lymph carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
- The lymphatic vessels help to transport the lymph throughout the body.
- Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of infection or disease.
- The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in immune function.
- Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell found in the lymph.
Quotes
The lymph is the source of all humor.
The lymphatic system is like the garbage disposal of the body.
Without the lymph, the body would be overrun with bacteria and viruses.