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lymphatic vessel
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001473

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[BTO].

Also appears inhcaoprideefoclomondo + 11
Exact Synonyms
lymph vessel
Related Synonyms
vas lymphaticum
Depicted by
Illu_lymph_capillary.jpg
class Information
dubious for taxon

Anurancbitaxon

external_definition
  • 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.[TAO]
  • A vessel that contains or conveys lymph.[AAO]
has_obo_namespace

uberon

homology_notes

Tetrapods have evolved distinct lymphatic systems, in which lymphatic capillaries help drain most of the tissues of the body.[well established][VHOG]

present in taxon

Homo sapiensncbitaxon

class Relations