Preferred Name | lymph node | |
Synonyms |
nodus lymphaticus lymph gland |
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Definitions |
Any of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue that are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, are distributed along the lymphatic vessels, and contain numerous lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000029 |
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alternative label |
nodus lymphaticus lymph gland |
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definition |
Any of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue that are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, are distributed along the lymphatic vessels, and contain numerous lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph. |
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label |
lymph node |
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prefixIRI |
UBERON:0000029 |
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prefLabel |
lymph node |
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subClassOf |
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