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thoracic duct

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

the major duct of the lymphatic system

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: lymph vessel, lymphatic vessel

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6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: rintatiehyt — major vessel of the lymphatic system
  • French: canal thoracique — major vessel of the lymphatic system
  • French: conduit thoracique — major vessel of the lymphatic system
  • German: Ductus thoracicus — major vessel of the lymphatic system
  • Hungarian: mellvezeték — major vessel of the lymphatic system
  • Russian: грудно́й прото́к (grudnój protók) — major vessel of the lymphatic system