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What is

lymph vessel

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Pronunciation: /lɪmf ˈvɛsəl/

lymph vessel

Definition

A thin tube that collects lymph (clear watery fluid) from tissues in different parts of the body and returns it to the bloodstream. Lymph vessels branch, like blood vessels, throughout the body. They vary in size but are typically larger than blood capillaries and smaller than most veins. Also called lymphatic vessel.