Preferred Name |
Lymph Node |
ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C12745 |
ALT_DEFINITION |
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. 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. |
code |
C12745 |
Concept_In_Subset |
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Contributing_Source |
CPTAC CDISC mCode UBERON GDC PCDC CTDC |
DEFINITION |
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. |
Display_Name |
Lymph Node |
FULL_SYN |
LYMPH NODE Lymph node, NOS Lymph Node(s) Lymph nodes lymph node Lymph Nodes Structure of lymph node (body structure) Reticuloendothelial System, Lymph Node lymph gland Lymph Node, NOS Lymphatic Gland Lymph Gland Lymph Node |
Is_PCDC_EWS_Authorized_Value_For_Variable | |
Is_Value_For_GDC_Property |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C173263 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C70729 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C156422 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C171435 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C158874 |
label |
Lymph Node |
Legacy Concept Name |
Lymph_Node |
Maps_To |
Lymph node, NOS Lymph nodes Lymph Node |
Preferred_Name |
Lymph Node |
prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C12745 |
prefLabel |
Lymph Node |
Semantic_Type |
Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component |
UMLS_CUI |
C0024204 |
xRef |
UBERON:0000029 |
subClassOf |