OntologiesefoclassesEFO:0000872   
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This class is deprecated.
Deprecated since version 2.38
Reason: Use http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000029 label: lymph node
obsolete_lymph nodeDeprecated
http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0000872

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.

They are oval or bean shaped bodies (1 - 30 mm in diameter) located along the lymphatic system.

Also appears inpride
Exact Synonyms
lymph gland
Lymph Nodes
Node, Lymph
Nodes, Lymph
class Information
obsoleted_in_version

2.38

organizational_class

true

reason_for_obsolescence

Use http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000029 label: lymph node

term editor
  • James Malone
  • Tomasz Adamusiak
term replaced by

lymph nodeuberon

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owl#Thing