Term: lateral facial lymph vessel lymphangiogenic sprout
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Name: lateral facial lymph vessel
Synonyms: lateral facial lymphatic, LFL
Definition: Superfical lymph vessel part of the facial lymphatic network that develops from the facial lymphatic sprout. The lateral facial lymph vessel runs toward the mandibular arch and tracks around the eye toward the jaw.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005837]
Name: lymphangiogenic sprout
Synonyms:
Definition: Portion of vessel wall that extends to form a new lymph vessel.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005603]