Lymph

The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infection and disease.

The fluid between blood and the tissues in which oxygen and nutrients are transported to the tissues, and waste products back to the blood.

A pale fluid containing white blood cells and other substances that bathes cells throughout the body. Lymph is carried through the body by lymphatic vessels and plays an important role in transporting cells of the immune system. Some lymph flows back into the blood.

A mostly clear, colorless, transparent, alkaline fluid found within the lymphatic vessels; formed in tissues throughout the body.

A fluid that circulates within the lymphatic vessels and is eventually added to the venous blood circulation arises from tissue fluid and from intestinal absorption of fatty acids is colorless, odorless, slightly alkaline, and slightly opalescent.

A colourless liquid containing white blood cells which circulates in the lymph system from all body tissues, carrying waste matter away from tissues to the veins.

A clear, alkaline body fluid found in the lymph vessels and tissue spaces.

Fluid present in the vessels of the lymphatic system; newly absorbed lipid is carried via the lymphatic system from the small intestine to the jugular, where the thoracic duct joins this vein.

Thin fluid that bathes the tissues of the body, circulates through lymph vessels, is filtered in lymph nodes, and enters the blood system through the thoracic duct at the junction of the subclavian vein and jugular vein. It contains chyle and leukocytes (mostly lymphocytes), but otherwise is similar to plasma.

Fluid that collects in body tissues, then flows through lymph glands and lymphatic channels into the venous circulation.

The fluid which circulates in the lymphatic vessels of the body. It is colourless and contains salts similar to those of blood plasma, and the same proteins, although in smaller amounts, as well as lymphocytes (white blood cells). After meals, in some lymphatic vessels, the lymph contains a large amount of fat in the form of a fine milky emulsion. These are the vessels which absorb fat from the food passing down the intestine, and convey it to the thoracic duct; they are called lacteals because of the milky appearance of their contents.

The name given to tissue fluid that has entered lymph capillaries and is found in larger lymph vessels. It is alkaline, clear, and colorless, although lymph from the small intestine appears milky from the absorbed fats (chyle). The protein content of lymph is lower than that of plasma, osmotic pressure is slightly higher, and viscosity slightly less. Specific gravity is 1.016 to 1.023.

The clear, yellowish fluid that leaks from capillaries, fills the spaces around the body’s cells, and is collected by the lymphatic vessels and nodes.

Colorless fluid that circulates in the lymph spaces (lymphatic) of the body; carries waste and impurities away from the cells.

Thin, clear, slightly yellow fluid originating in many organs and tissues of the body which circulates through the lymphatic vessels and is filtered by the lymph nodes.

A transparent and devoid of color substance present within the lymphatic vessels and nodules. Within these lymph nodes reside entities that eradicate bacteria and various other disease-causing microorganisms, commonly known as pathogens.

In the realm of bodily fluids, there exists a triumvirate, one among them being a remarkable substance. It manifests as a translucent elixir, gently imbued with a hue reminiscent of pale sunshine. This exceptional liquid undertakes a captivating journey, meandering from the walls of delicate capillaries, traversing through the intricate tapestry of tissues, and ultimately finding its way back into the vital current that courses through our veins.

A clear or slightly milky fluid, lymph contains lymphocytes (a kind of white blood cell), proteins, and fats. It’s crucial for the immune system and aids in the absorption of fats from the intestines.

Lymph gathers in the spaces between body tissues, outside the blood vessels. It is then collected by the vessels of the lymphatic system. This system filters the lymph and ultimately returns it to the bloodstream.