Term: thoracic duct lymphangiogenic sprout
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Name: thoracic duct
Synonyms:
Definition: The thoracic duct is the first perfused lymphatic, located between the dorsal aorta and posterior cardinal vein.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005110]
Name: lymphangiogenic sprout
Synonyms:
Definition: Portion of vessel wall that extends to form a new lymph vessel.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005603]