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Noun: lymph  limf
  1. A thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels

Derived forms: lymphs

Type of: bodily fluid, body fluid, humor [US], humour [Brit, Cdn], liquid body substance

Part of: cardiovascular system, chyle, circulatory system

Encyclopedia: Lymph