Lymph vessel
Lymph Vessel
A Lymph Vessel or Lymphatic Vessel (pronunciation: /ˈlɪmf ˈvɛsəl/) is a part of the lymphatic system that carries lymph fluid throughout the body.
Etymology
The term "Lymph Vessel" is derived from the Latin word 'lympha', meaning 'water', and the Old French word 'vessel', meaning 'container or tube for liquids'.
Function
Lymph vessels are responsible for the transportation of lymph, a clear or white fluid that contains white blood cells, throughout the body. These vessels work in conjunction with other parts of the lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph capillaries, to help the body fight off infection and disease.
Structure
Lymph vessels are similar in structure to blood vessels, but are much thinner and more delicate. They have a system of valves that help to prevent the backflow of lymph. The smallest lymph vessels are the lymph capillaries, which collect the lymph from the tissues. These then merge to form larger lymph vessels that carry the lymph to the lymph nodes, where it is filtered.
Related Terms
- Lymph: The clear or white fluid that is transported by the lymph vessels.
- Lymphatic System: The network of tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases.
- Lymph Nodes: Small, bean-shaped structures that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease.
- Lymph Ducts: The largest vessels in the lymphatic system, which carry lymph fluid towards the heart.
- Lymph Capillaries: The smallest vessels in the lymphatic system, which absorb the lymph fluid from the tissues.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lymph vessel
- Wikipedia's article - Lymph vessel
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