A lymph vessel. They are similar in function to blood vessels. However the lymph is moved along the vessel by muscle contractions rather than by the heart pumping.
Lymph is like blood; it circulates. It only exits if there is an injury.
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In anatomy, lymph vessels are thin walled, valved structures that carry lymph.
They are called either lymph ducts or lymph capillaries.
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The medical term for dilation of a lymph vessel is lymphangiectasia. This condition can result in the abnormal dilation or widening of lymphatic vessels. It can occur due to various factors such as inflammation, infection, or tumors.
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