Pronunciation of 'Lymphatic'
The word 'lymphatic' refers to the lymphatic system in the human body, which is part of the circulatory and immune systems. It is pronounced as 'ˌlɪmˈfætɪk' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'lymphatic' originates from the Latin word 'lymphaticus', which means 'pertaining to lymph or water'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Relating to the lymphatic system, which is responsible for transporting lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body.
Pronounced as 'lim-FAT-ik', with stress on the second syllable. 'Lim' as in 'limb', 'fat' as in 'fat', and 'ik' as in 'tick'.