loading...| Preferred Name |
Lymph Node |
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| Definitions |
A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C12745 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
Secondary lymphoid organ associated with lymphatic vessels and consisting of an outer cortex, inner medulla and sinuses. A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels. |
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| code |
C12745 |
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| Contributing_Source |
CDISC CPTAC CTDC GDC PCDC |
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| database_cross_reference |
UBERON:0000029 |
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| definition |
A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection. |
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| Display_Name |
Lymph Node |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C177570 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C156422 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C156421 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C70729 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C177625 |
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| label |
Lymph Node |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Lymph_Node |
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| Maps_To |
Lymph Node, NOS Lymph node, NOS Lymph nodes Lymph Node |
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| Preferred_Name |
Lymph Node |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C12745 |
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| prefLabel |
Lymph Node |
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| Semantic_Type |
Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0024204 |
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