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subcapsular sinus of lymph node

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A space between the capsule and the cortex which allows the free movement of lymphatic fluid and so contains a sparsity of lymphocytes. It is continuous with the similar lymph sinuses that flank the trabeculae. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymph_node#Subcapsular_sinus ]

Term info

Label

subcapsular sinus of lymph node

Synonyms
  • lymph node subcortical sinus
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has broad synonym

marginal sinus

has related synonym

subcapsular sinus, lymph path, marginal sinus of lymph node, lymph sinus

id

UBERON:0005463