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pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. " Lymphatic rapture. " Sir T. Herbert. Etym: Lymphatic gland , one of the solid glandlike bodies connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals; -- called

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pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. " Lymphatic rapture. " Sir T. Herbert. Etym: Lymphatic gland , one of the solid glandlike bodies connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals; -- called also lymphatic ganglion, and conglobate gland. -- Lymphatic temperament , a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks color and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament.

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