A network of blunt ended vessels lacking direct connection to the blood vascular system. These vessels collect and drain fluids and macromolecules from interstitial spaces throughout the animal. They derive from a subpopulation of endothelial cells and have walls that are much thinner than the blood carrying vessels. Lymphatic vessels are usually classified as either superficial or deep.
A vessel that contains or conveys lymph, that originates as an interfibrillar or intercellular cleft or space in a tissue or organ, and that if small has no distinct walls or walls composed only of endothelial cells and if large resembles a vein in structure.
Segment of lymphatic tree organ, the wall and lumen of which are continuous with those of the veins, directly or indirectly; together with other lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, it constitutes the lymphatic tree organ. Examples: bronchomediastinal lymph duct, thoracic duct.
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Use http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001473 label: lymphatic vessel
James Malone