Term Name: | subcapsular sinus of lymph node |
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Synonyms: | lymph node subcortical sinus, lymph path, lymph sinus, marginal sinus, marginal sinus of lymph node, subcapsular sinus |
Definition: | A space between the capsule and the cortex which allows the free movement of lymphatic fluid and so contains a sparsity of lymphocytes. It is continuous with the similar lymph sinuses that flank the trabeculae. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0005463] |