lymphatic temperament

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lymphatic temperament - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Lymphatic \Lym*phat"ic\, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic:
     cf. F. lymphatique]
     pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
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     2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] " Lymphatic rapture. "
        --Sir T. Herbert. [See Lymphate.]
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     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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