Term Name:	paraaortic lymph node
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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.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0016386]