thoracic duct

/θəˌræsɪk ˌdʌkt/
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Other forms: thoracic ducts

Definitions of thoracic duct
  1. noun
    the major duct of the lymphatic system
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    type of:
    lymph vessel, lymphatic vessel
    a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation
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