TRUNK

n. Tru3n2k. Gr., oreAexos. Lat., truncus. Fr., tronc. Ger., Stamm. The stem of a tree; the main body or stem of any branched structure; the body as distinguished from the limbs and head, [a, 17; a, 48.] Axillary lymphatic t. The exterior branch of the right lymphatic duct, formed by the vasa efferent i a of the axillary glands. [L.] Intestinal lymphatic t. A lymphatic receiving the vasa efferent i a of the mesenteric glands. [L.] Lumbar lymphatic t. A large ve el which is formed by the union of the efferent ve els from the lumbar lymphatic glands, and empties into the thoracic duct or one of its branches. [L.] Lymphatic t's. Large lymphatics formed by the union of the vasa efferent i a of the lymphatic glands. [L.] Primary t's of the brachial plexus. The primary cords which make up the brachial plexus. [L.] [s. 655]