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LYMPHE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lymphatic System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lymph
1, record 1, English, lymph
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transparent, slightly yellow liquid of alkaline reaction, found in the lymphatic vessels and derived from the tissue fluids. 2, record 1, English, - lymph
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The lymph contains cells and substances that help the body fight disease and infection. 3, record 1, English, - lymph
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système lymphatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lymphe
1, record 1, French, lymphe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide clair, transparent, alcalin, jaune clair ou opaque, de saveur salée, qui circule dans les vaisseaux lympathiques. 2, record 1, French, - lymphe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lymphe coagule comme le sang et, comme lui, se compose d'eau, d'albumine, de fibrine et de sels, mais en proportions très différentes, en particulier pour ce qui est de l'albumine, qui existe en moindre quantité, et de l'eau, en plus forte proportion. Elle contient aussi des leucocytes et plus particulièrement des lymphocytes, des corpuscules de graisse et accidentellement des hématies. 2, record 1, French, - lymphe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema linfático
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- linfa
1, record 1, Spanish, linfa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido blanquecino semitransparente que baña los tejidos corporales y llena los vasos linfáticos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - linfa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contiene células y sustancias que contribuyen a combatir las enfermedades e infecciones. 2, record 1, Spanish, - linfa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La linfa contiene agua, albúmina, fibrina, corpúsculos de grasa y ocasionalmente, glóbulos rojos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - linfa
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