hemolymph
noun
he·mo·lymph
ˈhē-mə-ˌlim(p)f 
: the circulatory fluid of various invertebrate animals that is functionally comparable to the blood and lymph of vertebrates
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Scientists found the protein in the oysters’ hemolymph, a liquid found in invertebrates that’s similar to blood.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Crucially, the oyster hemolymph proteins were not toxic to human lung cells.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the researchers discovered that the hemolymph proteins improved the effectiveness of conventional antibiotics ampicillin, gentamicin, trimethoprim and ciprofloxacin by two- to 32-fold against clinically important bacteria.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Antimicrobial proteins from oyster hemolymph improve the efficacy of conventional antibiotics
Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
High-resolution microscopy revealed that the Florida carpenter ant’s femur has several muscles that impede circulation of hemolymph (the insect version of blood), stopping the bacteria from quickly entering the body.
—Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
The tibia, in contrast, has fewer muscles to stop hemolymph, making blood circulation quicker and allowing bacteria to enter faster.
—Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
Insect hemolymph is not the only type of bodily fluid that demonstrates viscoelastic properties.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
In either case, the ants first cleaned the wound, likely applying secretions from glands in the mouth while also probably sucking out infected and dirty hemolymph.
—Will Dunham, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Crucially, the oyster hemolymph proteins were not toxic to human lung cells.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the researchers discovered that the hemolymph proteins improved the effectiveness of conventional antibiotics ampicillin, gentamicin, trimethoprim and ciprofloxacin by two- to 32-fold against clinically important bacteria.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Antimicrobial proteins from oyster hemolymph improve the efficacy of conventional antibiotics
Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
High-resolution microscopy revealed that the Florida carpenter ant’s femur has several muscles that impede circulation of hemolymph (the insect version of blood), stopping the bacteria from quickly entering the body.
—Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
The tibia, in contrast, has fewer muscles to stop hemolymph, making blood circulation quicker and allowing bacteria to enter faster.
—Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
Insect hemolymph is not the only type of bodily fluid that demonstrates viscoelastic properties.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
In either case, the ants first cleaned the wound, likely applying secretions from glands in the mouth while also probably sucking out infected and dirty hemolymph.
—Will Dunham, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
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hemolymph
noun
he·mo·lymph
variants
or chiefly British haemolymph
: the circulatory fluid of various invertebrate animals that is functionally comparable to the blood and lymph of vertebrates
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