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tonsil germinal center
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A germinal center that is part of a tonsil. [ ]
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tonsil germinal center
editor note
consider adding related terms, e.g. secondary lymphoid tissue of tonsil
external definition
The germinal center or reaction center is the activated center of a lymphoid follicle in secondary lymphoid tissue where B-lymphocytes are stimulated by antigens and helper T cells (T-lymphocytes, helper-inducer) are stimulated to generate memory cells. Here, the germinal center of a tonsil[TS-1288].
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tonsil reaction center
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UBERON:0013688