Term Name: cardiac lymphatic endothelial cluster
Synonyms: isolated lymph endothelial cells
Definition: Group of lymphatic cells in the heart that form independently of sprouting lymphangiogenesis. These cells appear as single cells that may expand into isolated lymph vessels as development progresses with no connection to the coronary capillary plexus or the lymphatic network.
Appears at: Juvenile:Days 45-89 (45d-90d, 14 mm, 12 teeth)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005954]

Relationships
is part of: heart lymphatic system
is a type of: lymphatic endothelial cluster

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