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Preferred Label : Lymph Node;

NCIt synonyms : Reticuloendothelial System, Lymph Node;

NCIt related terms : lymph gland; Lymph Node(s); Lymph Node, NOS; Lymphatic Gland; Lymph Nodes; Structure of lymph node (body structure);

NCIt definition : A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels.; CDISC: Secondary lymphoid organ associated with lymphatic vessels and consisting of an outer cortex, inner medulla and sinuses.; UBERON: 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.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044489; CDR0000045762; 59441001;

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