hemolymph

noun

he·​mo·​lymph ˈhē-mə-ˌlim(p)f How to pronounce hemolymph (audio)
: the circulatory fluid of various invertebrate animals that is functionally comparable to the blood and lymph of vertebrates

Examples of hemolymph in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The tibia, in contrast, has fewer muscles to stop hemolymph, making blood circulation quicker and allowing bacteria to enter faster. Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024 Insect hemolymph is not the only type of bodily fluid that demonstrates viscoelastic properties. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024 In either case, the ants first cleaned the wound, likely applying secretions from glands in the mouth while also probably sucking out infected and dirty hemolymph. Will Dunham, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024 According to the study, the ant's femur is primarily responsible for leg hemolymph circulation, similar to a human's blood flow, and therefore cutting it off slows the rate of an infection spreading and allows for sufficient time to perform an amputation. Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 3 July 2024 The team went back and observed viscous but not hardened hemolymph oozing from wounds. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024 The greenish hemolymph that escaped the wound dripped like water for a few seconds. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024 Additionally, someone could be allergic to a ladybug's hemolymph. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023 At 96 hours, or four days, the hemolymph is almost completely taken over by the fungus and the fly has only hours to live. Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hemolymph was in 1885

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“Hemolymph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemolymph. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

hemolymph

noun
he·​mo·​lymph
variants or chiefly British haemolymph
: the circulatory fluid of various invertebrate animals that is functionally comparable to the blood and lymph of vertebrates

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