lymph

/lɪmfaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A clear or watery fluid, especially the fluid that flows through the lymphatic vessels and helps defend the body against infection.

“The doctor collected a lymph sample to test for any signs of cancer.”

2. noun

The lymphatic system.

“The lymph plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response.”

3. verb

To move or flow through the lymphatic vessels.

“The infection started to lymph through the bloodstream.”

Synonyms

  • lymphatic fluid
  • lymphatic system