Lymphe

lymph

noun LUEM-fe Rare

Origin: from Latin lympha (clear water)

Usage Note

Lymphe is the colourless fluid in the lymphatic system carrying white blood cells and waste. Encountered in immunology texts and discussions of oedema. Compounds like Lymphzirkulation (lymph circulation) are common in health writing.

Examples

"Die Lymphe transportiert Immunzellen durch den Körper."

Natural Translation

Lymph transports immune cells through the body.

Literal Translation

The lymph transports immune-cells through the body.

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