lymph
noun/lɪmf/
Frequency rank: #10,630 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a clear fluid containing white blood cells that circulates through the lymphatic system.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that lymph carries white blood cells through the body to help fight infection.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 10,601–10,700
- legislatorA person who makes or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body.
- liena legal right to keep or claim someone's property until a debt is paid.
- limousinea long, luxurious car, usually driven by a professional chauffeur.
- lindenA tall deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and small fragrant yellow-white flowers, also called lime tree.
- lupusa chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation in various parts of the body.
- manureanimal dung used as fertilizer for soil.
- meningitisa serious inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, usually caused by infection.
- meteoritea piece of rock or metal from outer space that has reached the surface of the Earth
- misogynyA strong prejudice or hatred directed toward women.
- multipliera number or factor that increases the effect or quantity of something.