lymph node
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.
Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Host-associated > Mammals > Lymphatic system > Lymph nodes |
129 | ORGANISM |
| GOLD | Host-associated > Mammals: Human > Lymphatic system > Lymph nodes |
25 | ORGANISM |
Broader habitats
- immune organ
UBERON:0005057 - Lymphatic system
habitatmech:GOLD.a792be9b27 - Lymphatic system
habitatmech:GOLD.be39fe9a0e
Also called
- Lymph nodes
- lymph gland
- nodus lymphaticus
Curation
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GROUND
Grounded to UBERON:0000029 'lymph node' (EXACT). Plural of the exact anatomical term. Path: Host-associated > Mammals: Human > Lymphatic system > Lymph nodes (source concept habitatmech:GOLD.8b5f9f1c22)
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GROUND
Grounded to UBERON:0000029 'lymph node' (EXACT). Plural of the exact anatomical term. Path: Host-associated > Mammals > Lymphatic system > Lymph nodes (source concept habitatmech:GOLD.bbdd2fde5b)