lymphoid nodule


lymphoid nodule

one of the spherical masses of lymphoid cells, frequently having a more lightly staining center. See: solitary lymphoid nodules, aggregated lymphoid nodules of the small intestine. Synonym(s): folliculus lymphaticus, lymph nodule, lymphatic nodule, nodulus lymphaticus

lymphoid nodule

Small, unencapsulated aggregations of immune cells in the submucosa of the respiratory, intestinal, and genitourinary epithelia; examples are tonsils and Peyer's patches. Synonym: lymph noduleSee also: lymphoid