dictionary help| thoracic duct | medical dictionary |
<anatomy> The major efferent lymph duct into which lymph from most of the peripheral lymph nodes drains.
Recirculating lymphocytes that have left the circulation in the lymph node return to the blood through the thoracic duct.
(11 Mar 2008)
thoracic cavity, thoracic choke, thoracic compliance < Prev | Next > thoracic fistula, thoracic ganglia, thoracic girdle
Bookmark with:      | word visualiser | Go and visit our forums  |
