'Lymphatic' definitions:
Definition of 'lymphatic'
From: WordNet
adjective
Of or relating to or produced by lymph
Definition of 'Lymphatic'
From: GCIDE
- Lymphatic \Lym*phat"ic\, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique] pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] " Lymphatic rapture. " --Sir T. Herbert. [See Lymphate.] [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Lymphatic'
From: GCIDE
- Lymphatic \Lym*phat"ic\, n.
- 1. (Anat.) One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic duct. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A mad enthusiast; a lunatic. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]