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mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue |
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| Synonyms |
MALT Epithelio-lymphoid tissue MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue) |
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| Definitions |
Lymphoid tissue located beneath the mucosal epithelia of those mucosal surfaces that have contact with the external environment, such as the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. MALT consists of a collection of predominantly small lymphocytes, fewer larger, transformed lymphocytes, and plasma cells. It protects the body from pathogens that enter via the mucosa. MALT gives rise to a distinctive type of B-cell lymphoma that usually follows an indolent clinical course. (source : NCI) |
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http://doe-generated-ontology.com/OntoAD#C0599921 |
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MALT Epithelio-lymphoid tissue MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue) |
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| definition |
Lymphoid tissue located beneath the mucosal epithelia of those mucosal surfaces that have contact with the external environment, such as the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. MALT consists of a collection of predominantly small lymphocytes, fewer larger, transformed lymphocytes, and plasma cells. It protects the body from pathogens that enter via the mucosa. MALT gives rise to a distinctive type of B-cell lymphoma that usually follows an indolent clinical course. (source : NCI) |
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Mucosa-associatedLymphoidTissue |
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OntoAD:C0599921 |
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mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue |
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