[Functional significance of "blind" outgrowths of the lymphatic capillary network].

The work was aimed at the study of the structural peculiarities of "blind" outgrowths of the lymphatic capillaries and to define their role in the pathogenesis of some diseases. In experiments performed in rabbits by studying the resorption of colloidal solutions, suspensions and hen's blood the subsidiary functional significance of the portion of "blind" outgrowths of the lymphatic capillary network of tendinous center of diaphragm was established. The clavate outgrowths with the narrow mouth may accumulate and store the exogenous material in their lumen. It is concluded that they may accumulate the microorganisms that provoke the relapses of diseases.