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lymph node

Term ID
UBERON:0000029
Synonyms
  • lymph gland
  • nodus lymphaticus
Definition
Any of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue that are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, are distributed along the lymphatic vessels, and contain numerous lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph.
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