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lymph vasculature
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A network of blunt ended vessels lacking direct connection to the blood vascular system. These vessels collect and drain fluids and macromolecules from interstitial spaces throughout the animal. They derive from a subpopulation of endothelial cells and have walls that are much thinner than the blood carrying vessels. Lymphatic vessels are usually classified as either superficial or deep. [ ]
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Label
lymph vasculature
Synonyms
- lymphatic trunks and ducts
- lymphatic vasculature
- lymphatic vessel network
- lymphatic vessels set
- set of lymphatic vessels
- trunci et ductus lymphatici
Subsets
vertebrate_core
editor note
consider merging with parent
external definition
A network of blunt ended vessels lacking direct connection to the blood vascular system. These vessels collect and drain fluids and macromolecules from interstitial spaces throughout the animal. They derive from a subpopulation of endothelial cells and have walls that are much thinner than the blood carrying vessels. Lymphatic vessels are usually classified as either superficial or deep.[TAO]
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lymph vessels
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UBERON:0004536
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