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Lymph Node
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C12745

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.

Exact Synonyms
lymph gland
Lymph Gland
Lymph Node(s)
Lymph Node, NOS
Lymph node, NOS
LYMPH NODE
Lymph Node
lymph node
Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes
Lymphatic Gland
Reticuloendothelial System, Lymph Node
Structure of lymph node (body structure)
class Information
ALT_DEFINITION
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Secondary lymphoid organ associated with lymphatic vessels and consisting of an outer cortex, inner medulla and sinuses.
code

C12745

Contributing_Source
  • CDISC
  • CPTAC
  • CTDC
  • GDC
  • mCode
  • PCDC
  • UBERON
Display_Name

Lymph Node

in_subset
Is_PCDC_EWS_Authorized_Value_For_Variable
Legacy Concept Name

Lymph_Node

Maps_To
  • Lymph Noce
  • Lymph node, NOS
  • Lymph Node
  • Lymph nodes
Preferred_Name

Lymph Node

Semantic_Type

Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

UMLS_CUI

C0024204

class Relations