Lymph Node
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
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- CPTAC Melanoma Follow-Up Form
- mCode Terminology
- EWS Tumor Assessment Table
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- OS Radiation Therapy Table
- GDC Value Terminology
- CPTAC Follow-Up Forms Terminology
- EWS Authorized Value Terminology
- CPTAC Terminology
- EWS Biopsy/Surgical Procedures Table
- CTDC Value Terminology
- CDISC SDTM Terminology
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology
- OS Biopsy/Surgical Procedures Table
- OS Authorized Value Terminology
- OS Tumor Assessment Table
- CDISC SDTM Anatomical Location Terminology
- Mapped ICDO3.1 Topography Terminology
- UBERON Terminology
- Mapped ICDO3.1 Topography PT Terminology
- CDISC SEND Biospecimens Terminology
- Mapped ICDO3.1 Terminology
- GDC Terminology
- Mapped ICDO3.2 Terminology
- mCode Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set
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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
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