lymphatic
UK: lɪmˈfætɪk | US: lɪmˈfætɪk
adj. relating to or affecting the lymph or lymphatic system
adj. (archaic) sluggish or lacking energy
The word "lymphatic" traces back to Latin lympha, meaning "clear water" or "fluid," which itself likely borrowed from Greek nymphē (a water spirit). In ancient physiology, "lymph" referred to bodily fluids resembling water. The suffix -atic (via Latin -aticus from Greek -atikos) forms adjectives. Over time, "lymphatic" specialized in medical contexts to describe vessels and tissues carrying lymph, while its archaic sense ("sluggish") arose from the perceived slow movement of lymphatic fluids.
The doctor examined her swollen lymphatic nodes.
Yoga can improve lymphatic drainage and circulation.
His lymphatic temperament made him seem lazy to others.
Infections often spread through the lymphatic system.
The massage targets lymphatic pathways to detoxify the body.