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Noun: thoracic duct  thow'ra-sik dúkt
  1. The major duct of the lymphatic system

Derived forms: thoracic ducts

Type of: lymph vessel, lymphatic vessel

Part of: lymphatic system, systema lymphaticum

Encyclopedia: Thoracic duct

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