Pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. " Lymphatic rapture. " .
<anatomy> [See Lymphate] Lymphatic gland, a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks colour and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament.
Origin: L. Lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. Lymphatique.
(01 Mar 1998)
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