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mesenteric lymph nodes [1 record]

Record 1 2002-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lymphatic System
DEF

Nodes that lie at the root of the mesentery, receiving lymph from parts of the small intestine, cecum, appendix, and large intestine.

OBS

They comprise three groups: the juxtaintestinal, central superior, and inferior mesenteric lymph nodes.

OBS

Mesenteric lymph nodes: usually in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • mesenteric lymph node

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système lymphatique
CONT

Une adénolymphite mésentérique c'est-à-dire une inflammation des ganglions mésentériques (ganglions situés à proximité des intestins).

OBS

Ganglions mésentériques : habituellement au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • ganglion mésentérique

Spanish

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