Thoracic duct

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In human anatomy, the thoracic duct (also known as the left lymphatic duct, alimentary duct, chyliferous duct, and Van Hoorne's duct) is the larger of the two lymph ducts of the lymphatic system (the other being the right lymphatic duct).

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