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

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.

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lymph gland
nodus lymphaticus
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