Lymphagogue
lymphagogue lym·pha·gogue (lĭm’fə-gôg’)
n.
An agent that increases the formation and flow of lymph.
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lymphangiectasis lym·phan·gi·ec·ta·sis (lĭm-fān’jē-ěk’tə-sĭs) or lym·phan·gi·ec·ta·si·a (lĭm-fān’jē-ĭk-tā’zē-ə, -zhə) n. Dilation of the lymphatic vessels. Also called lymphectasia. lym·phan’gi·ec·tat’ic (-ĭk-tāt’ĭk) adj.
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