lymphogenous

lymphogenous
1. Originating from lymph or the lymphatic system. SYN: lymphogenic. 2. Producing lymph.

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lym·phog·e·nous lim-'fäj-ə-nəs also lym·pho·gen·ic .lim(p)-fə-'jen-ik adj
1) producing lymph or lymphocytes
2) arising, resulting from, or spread by way of lymphocytes or lymphatic vessels <\lymphogenous leukemia> <\lymphogenous metastases>

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lym·phog·e·nous (lim-fojґə-nəs) [lympho- + -genous] 1. producing lymph. 2. produced from lymph or in the lymphatics.

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