Preferred Name |
lymph node |
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Definitions |
any of the accumulations of lymphoid tissue organized as definite lymphoid organs, varying from 1 to 25 mm in diameter situated along the course of lymphatic vessels and consisting of an outer cortical and an inner medullary part; the main source of lymphocytes of the peripheral blood and, as part of the reticuloendothelial system, serves as a defense mechanism by removing noxious agents, such as bacteria and toxins. |
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ID |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/0432-5673 |
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cui |
C0024204 |
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definition |
any of the accumulations of lymphoid tissue organized as definite lymphoid organs, varying from 1 to 25 mm in diameter situated along the course of lymphatic vessels and consisting of an outer cortical and an inner medullary part; the main source of lymphocytes of the peripheral blood and, as part of the reticuloendothelial system, serves as a defense mechanism by removing noxious agents, such as bacteria and toxins. |
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DID |
0432-5673 |
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notation |
0432-5673 |
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prefLabel |
lymph node |
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tui |
T023 |
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subClassOf |