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lymphoinert

|lym-ph-o-in-ert|

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🇺🇸

/ˌlɪm.foʊ.ɪˈnɜrt/

🇬🇧

/ˌlɪm.fəʊ.ɪˈnɜːt/

not reactive with lymph

Etymology
Etymology Information

'lymphoinert' originates from modern scientific English, combining 'lympho-' from 'lymph' (referring to lymphatic fluid or tissue) and 'inert' (meaning chemically inactive or unreactive).

Historical Evolution

'lymphoinert' was formed in modern English by combining the prefix 'lympho-' with the adjective 'inert', following scientific naming conventions for describing materials in medical contexts.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not reactive with lymph', and this meaning has remained consistent in its specialized medical usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing a substance or material that does not react with lymph or does not affect lymphatic tissue.

The implant is made of a lymphoinert material to prevent immune reactions.

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Last updated: 2025/07/30 15:48