Definition of Lymphatic gland. Meaning of Lymphatic gland. Synonyms of Lymphatic gland

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Definition of Lymphatic gland

Lymphatic gland
Lymphatic Lym*phat"ic, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique] pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] `` Lymphatic rapture. ' --Sir T. Herbert. [See Lymphate.] Lymphatic gland (Anat.), one of the solid glandlike bodies connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals; -- called also lymphatic ganglion, and conglobate gland. Lymphatic temperament (Old Physiol.), a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks color and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament.

Meaning of Lymphatic gland from wikipedia

- A lymph node, or lymph gland, is a kidney-shaped organ of the lymphatic system and the adaptive immune system. A large number of lymph nodes are linked...
- bones. Parathyroid glands share a similar blood supply, venous drainage, and lymphatic drainage to the thyroid glands. Parathyroid glands are derived from...
- Venous return is to the retromandibular veins.[citation needed] Lymphatic drainage The gland is mainly drained into the preauricular or parotid lymph nodes...
- glands of the human body There are several specialized glands within the human integumentary system that are derived from apocrine or sebaceous gland...
- (1853). "The case of scirrhous of the prostate gland with corresponding affliction of the lymphatic glands in the lumbar region and in the pelvis". Lancet...
- superficial inguinal lymph nodes and pelvic nodes provide lymphatic drainage. These glands are pea-sized (0.5–1.0 cm) and are lined with columnar epithelium...
- from the gland drains to the superior ophthalmic vein. No lymphatic vessels have been observed draining the lacrimal gland. The lacrimal gland is innervated...
- form a plexus between the two layers of the capsule of the thyroid gland. Lymphatic drainage frequently p****es the prelaryngeal lymph nodes (located just...
- The gland is supplied by sublingual and submental arteries and drained by common facial and lingual veins. The lymphatics from submandibular gland first...
- bean-shaped gland that filters and monitors the lymphatic fluid for infections. Lymph is ultimately returned to the venous circulation. Lymphatic capillaries...