Thoracic duct

noun

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounA major vessel of the lymphatic system that originates in the abdomen and drains into the blood circulation at the commencement of the left brachiocephalic vein.

Synonyms

right lymphatic duct jugular trunk duct cisterna chyli axillary vein lacteal lymphatic vessel subclavian vein hepatic duct brachiocephalic vein superior vena cava inferior vena cava

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