Meaning Of The Word Thoracic duct

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thoracic duct in American English
the main canal of the lymphatic system, passing along the front of the spinal column, collecting lymph and conveying it into the left subclavian vein
noun: the main trunk of the lymphatic system, passing along the spinal column in the thoracic cavity, and conveying a large amount of lymph and chyle into the venous circulation

thoracic duct in British English
noun: the major duct of the lymphatic system, beginning below the diaphragm and ascending in front of the spinal column to the base of the neck

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