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thoracic duct

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

3 more languages
Suomirintatiehyt
Magyarmellvezeték
Bahasa Indonesiaduktus torakikus

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

thoracic ganglion thoracic insufficiency syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome thoracic vertebra thoracic wall thoraco-omphalo-ischiopagus

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