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LYMPH [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lymphatic System
DEF

A transparent, slightly yellow liquid of alkaline reaction, found in the lymphatic vessels and derived from the tissue fluids.

OBS

The lymph contains cells and substances that help the body fight disease and infection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système lymphatique
DEF

Liquide clair, transparent, alcalin, jaune clair ou opaque, de saveur salée, qui circule dans les vaisseaux lympathiques.

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema linfático
DEF

Líquido blanquecino semitransparente que baña los tejidos corporales y llena los vasos linfáticos.

OBS

Contiene células y sustancias que contribuyen a combatir las enfermedades e infecciones.

OBS

La linfa contiene agua, albúmina, fibrina, corpúsculos de grasa y ocasionalmente, glóbulos rojos.

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