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thyroid follicular lumen

Term ID
UBERON:0012246
Synonyms
  • follicular lumen
Definition
A follicular lumen is the closed cavity within a follicle of the thyroid gland. It is surrounded by follicular cells and filled with colloid, a concentrated solution of thyroglobulin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follicular_lumen
References
  • Follicular:lumen
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