Definition of "lymphatics" []

• Plural form of lymphatic. (noun)

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• "Between the capillary vessels and the lymphatics is the tissue fluid, in which all the exchange takes place."
• "At Fig. 59 is a magnified view of another set of vessels, called the lymphatics or absorbents."
• "Lymph is a natural fluid that oozes from the bloodstream into the tissues and which is normally gathered back into the circulation by a network of fine tubes called the lymphatics."