Lymph Node Cortex

Preferred Label : Lymph Node Cortex;

NCIt definition : The portion of the lymph node that contains nodules with germinal centers where B lymphocyte mature into plasma cells after activation. The nodules are separated by diffuse lymphatic tissue, lymph sinuses and trabeculae.;

Details

Origin ID

C33029;

UMLS CUI

C0933402;

Anatomic structure is physical part of
- Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System [NCIt concept]
- Lymph Node [NCIt concept]
- Lymphatic System [NCIt concept]
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- cortex of lymph node [UBERON concept]
Contains anatomical structure(s)
- Interfollicular Area of the Lymph Node [NCIt concept]
- Lymph Node Lymphoid Follicle [NCIt concept]
- Marginal Zone of the Lymph Node [NCIt concept]
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Cortex of lymph node [FMA entity]
Semantic type(s)
- Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Cortex of lymph node [FMA entity]
- cortex of lymph node [UBERON concept]

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