Cell Culture Ontology

Last uploaded: July 23, 2014
Preferred Name

Synonyms

lymphatic circulatory system

lymphatic drainage system

systema lymphoideum

lymphatic system

Definitions

The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the lymph travels. Lymphoid tissue is found in many organs, particularly the lymph nodes, and in the lymphoid follicles associated with the digestive system such as the tonsils. The system also includes all the structures dedicated to the circulation and production of lymphocytes, which includes the spleen, thymus, bone marrow and the lymphoid tissue associated with the digestive system[WP].

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002465

database_cross_reference

NCIT:C12746

MIAA:0000197

EMAPA:37664

EHDAA2:0001043

Wikipedia:Lymphoid_system

ZFA:0000385

XAO:0003199

TAO:0000385

MAT:0000197

UMLS:C0024235

VHOG:0000842

SCTID:362589007

EHDAA:8677

FMA:74594

GAID:931

MA:0002435

definition

The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the lymph travels. Lymphoid tissue is found in many organs, particularly the lymph nodes, and in the lymphoid follicles associated with the digestive system such as the tonsils. The system also includes all the structures dedicated to the circulation and production of lymphocytes, which includes the spleen, thymus, bone marrow and the lymphoid tissue associated with the digestive system[WP].

depiction

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/TE-Lymphatic_system_diagram.svg

external_definition

Part of the circulatory system which consists of a series of vessels which collect blood (exclusive of erythrocytes) which seep through capillary walls and return it to the veins.[AAO]

external_ontology_notes

We follow FMA and MA in distinguishing between lymphatic system and lymphoid system, with lymhoid tissue part of the non-lymphatic component, although these terms are often used interchangeably. We assume the ZFA term lymphatic tissue actually corresponds to the broader class (e.g. ZFA lymph node in the ZFA lymphatic system). See tracker for more comments.

has_alternative_id

UBERON:0002096

has_narrow_synonym

lymphatic system

has_obo_namespace

uberon

has_related_synonym

lymphatic circulatory system

lymphatic drainage system

systema lymphoideum

has_relational_adjective

lymphoid

homology_notes

Tetrapods have evolved distinct lymphatic systems, in which lymphatic capillaries help drain most of the tissues of the body.[well established][VHOG]

id

UBERON:0002465

in_subset

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/uberon/core#vertebrate_core

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/uberon/core#uberon_slim

label

lymphoid system

notation

UBERON:0002465

part_of

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002405

taxon_notes

The lymphatic system of anuran amphibians is characterized by large lymphatic sacs and two pairs of lymph hearts that return lymph into the venous circulation but no lymph vessels per se [10.1152/japplphysiol.00201.2013]

The lymphatic systems of reptiles and some birds have lymph hearts, and both groups have extensive lymph vessels, but their functional role in both lymph movement and plasma volume homeostasis is almost completely unknown [10.1152/japplphysiol.00201.2013]

treeView

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002405

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000467

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