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.