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lymphatic ganglion

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Lymphatic \Lym*phat"ic\, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic:
   cf. F. lymphatique]
   pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.

   2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] `` Lymphatic rapture.
      '' --Sir T. Herbert. [See {Lymphate}.]

   {Lymphatic gland} (Anat.), one of the solid glandlike bodies
      connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals; -- called
      also {lymphatic ganglion}, and {conglobate gland}.

   {Lymphatic temperament} (Old Physiol.), a temperament in
      which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is,
      a system in which the complexion lacks color and the
      tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament
      lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or
      excitement. See {Temperament}.
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