lymph node development

Term ID

GO:0048535

Synonyms

• lymph gland development

Definition

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of lymph nodes over time, from their formation to the mature structure. A lymph node is a round, oval, or bean shaped structure localized in clusters along the lymphatic vessels, with a distinct internal structure including specialized vasculature and B- and T-zones for the activation of lymphocytes. (2)

References

Ontology

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