noun
Uncommon
lymph
lihmf
Lymph (noun) means a clear, watery fluid that circulates through the body's lymphatic system, carrying white blood cells and helping fight infection. Example: “Swollen lymph nodes are often a sign the body is fighting an infection.”
noun
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A clear, watery fluid that circulates through the body's lymphatic system, carrying white blood cells and helping fight infection.
"Swollen lymph nodes are often a sign the body is fighting an infection."
"Lymph drains excess fluid from tissues back into the bloodstream."
How to use lymph
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe clear fluid that flows through your body's immune system, fighting infection and draining tissue.
Common pairings
lymph node
lymph fluid
lymph vessel
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Word forms
- Plural
- lymphs
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Etymology
From Latin lympha, "clear water", from Ancient Greek nymphe — the same root that gives us "nymph".
Rhymes for lymph
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What does “lymph” mean?
The word “lymph” means a clear, watery fluid that circulates through the body's lymphatic system, carrying white blood cells and helping fight infection. In plain terms, the clear fluid that flows through your body's immune system, fighting infection and draining tissue.
How do you pronounce “lymph”?
“Lymph” is pronounced lihmf (/lɪmf/ in IPA).
How do you use “lymph” in a sentence?
Here is “lymph” used in a sentence: “Swollen lymph nodes are often a sign the body is fighting an infection.”
What part of speech is “lymph”?
“Lymph” is a noun.
Where does the word “lymph” come from?
The word “lymph” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin lympha, "clear water", from Ancient Greek nymphe — the same root that gives us "nymph".
Is “lymph” a common word?
“Lymph” is an uncommon word in modern English.
