1 Physiol. a colourless fluid containing white blood cells, drained from the tissues and conveyed through the body in the lymphatic system.
2 this fluid used as a vaccine.
3 exudation from a sore etc.
4 poet. pure water.
Phrases and idioms:
lymph gland (or node) a small mass of tissue in the lymphatic system where lymph is purified and lymphocytes are formed.
Derivatives:
lymphoid adj. lymphous adj.
Etymology: F lymphe or L lympha, limpa water
Useful english dictionary. 2012.