| Term Name: | thoracic duct |
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| Synonyms: | ductus thoracicus, trunk of thoracic duct tree |
| Definition: | A major lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower body, left appendage, and left thorax into the junction of the left jugular and subclavian veins. |
| Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001631] |