Anatomy
lymph node
lymph node [ limf node ]
Subclass of:
Lymphoid Tissue
Definitions related to lymph nodes:
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Secondary lymphoid organ associated with lymphatic vessels and consisting of an outer cortex, inner medulla and sinuses.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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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.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Organ component of lymphatic tree organ which has as direct regional parts cortex and medulla.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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Small, bean-shaped organs that filter germs and foreign matter out of the body. Also called lymph glands.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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They are oval or bean shaped bodies (1 - 30 mm in diameter) located along the lymphatic system.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Lymph node, any of the small, bean-shaped masses of lymphoid tissue enclosed by a capsule of connective tissue that occur in association with the lymphatic vessels. As part of the lymphatic system, lymph nodes serve as filters for the blood, providing specialized tissues where foreign antigens can...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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