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lymphatic pump

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lymphatic pump,
n original name given to the thoracic pump technique, used to describe the relationship between changes in intrathoracic pressure and the flow of lymph. See also thoracic pump.
lymphatic pump Thoracic pump, rib raising Osteopathy An osteopathic technique in which the rib cage and thoracic spine are manipulated with the intent of improving the lymphatic circulation of the chest. See Manual lymphatic drainage massage, Massage therapy, Osteopathy.


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