- lymphatic heart
-
a structure at the base of the caudal fin communicating with the lymph vessels and the caudal vein
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
lymphatic heart
Look at other dictionaries:
Lymphatic system — Infobox Anatomy Name = Lymphatic System Caption = An image displaying the lymphatic system.The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the… … Wikipedia
Heart — This article is about the organ in various animals. For the human heart, see Human heart. For other uses, see Heart (disambiguation). Cardiac redirects here. For the cardboard computer, see CARDboard Illustrative Aid to Computation … Wikipedia
Lymph heart — Lymph Lymph, n. [L. lympha: cf. F. lymphe.] 1. A spring of water; hence, water, or a pure, transparent liquid like water. [1913 Webster] A fountain bubbled up, whose lymph serene Nothing of earthly mixture might distain. Trench. [1913 Webster] 2 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
right lymphatic duct — n a short vessel that receives lymph from the right side of the head, neck, and thorax, the right arm, right lung, right side of the heart, and convex surface of the liver and that discharges it into the right subclavian vein at its junction with … Medical dictionary
lymph heart — n a contractile muscular expansion of a lymphatic vessel in some lower vertebrates that serves to drive the lymph toward the veins * * * an organ in frogs and fishes concerned in the distribution of lymph … Medical dictionary
lymph heart — noun : a contractile muscular expansion of a lymphatic vessel that serves to drive the lymph toward the veins (as in some amphibians) … Useful english dictionary
right lymphatic duct — noun : a short vessel discharging into the right subclavian vein, the lymph from the right side of the head, neck, and thorax, the right arm, right lung, right side of the heart, and convex surface of the liver … Useful english dictionary
Lymphoid system — Lymphatic drainage redirects here. For the massage technique, see Manual lymphatic drainage. Lymphoid System An image displaying the lymphoid system. Latin … Wikipedia
Circulatory system — This article is about the organ system. For the band, see Circulatory System. For transport in plants, see Vascular tissue. Circulatory system … Wikipedia
poison — poisoner, n. poisonless, adj. poisonlessness, n. /poy zeuhn/, n. 1. a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health. 2. something harmful or pernicious, as to happiness or well being: the poison of slander. 3.… … Universalium
