Uberon definition : A network of blunt ended vessels lacking direct connection to the blood vascular system.
These vessels collect and drain fluids and macromolecules from interstitial spaces
throughout the animal. They derive from a subpopulation of endothelial cells and have
walls that are much thinner than the blood carrying vessels. Lymphatic vessels are
usually classified as either superficial or deep.;
Uberon synonym : lymphatic vessel network; lymphatic vasculature; lymphatic vessels set; lymphatic trunks and ducts; set of lymphatic vessels;
A network of blunt ended vessels lacking direct connection to the blood vascular system.
These vessels collect and drain fluids and macromolecules from interstitial spaces
throughout the animal. They derive from a subpopulation of endothelial cells and have
walls that are much thinner than the blood carrying vessels. Lymphatic vessels are
usually classified as either superficial or deep.
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)