Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000030
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000030
Preferred Name

lamina propria

Definitions
A thin layer of loose connective tissue which lies beneath the epithelium and together with the epithelium constitutes the mucosa[WP]. The lamina propria contains capillaries and a central lacteal (lymph vessel) in the small intestine, as well as lymphoid tissue. Lamina propria also contains glands with the ducts opening on to the mucosal epithelium, that secrete mucus and serous secretions.
Synonyms
tunica propria
lamina propria mucosae
lamina propria mucosa
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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