paraaortic lymph node

Term ID

UBERON:0016386

Synonyms

Definition

The paraaortic lymph nodes (also known as para-aortic, periaortic, and peri-aortic) are a group of lymph nodes that lie in front of the lumbar vertebral bodies near the aorta. These lymph nodes receive drainage from the lower gastrointestinal tract and the pelvic organs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraaortic_lymph_node

References

• MA:0003073
• NCIT:C77643
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraaortic_lymph_node

Ontology

Uberon Ontology