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Webster 1913 Edition
Lymphatic
Lym-phat′ic
,Adj.
[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
.Lym-phat′ic
,Noun.
1.
(Anat.)
One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic duct.
2.
A mad enthusiast; a lunatic.
[Obs.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Lymphatic
LYMPHAT'IC
,Adj.
1.
Enthusiastic. [Not used.]LYMPHAT'IC
,Noun.
The lymphatics seem to perform the whole business of absorption.
1.
A mad enthusiast; a lunatic. [Not used.]