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subcapsular sinus of lymph node

Term ID
UBERON:0005463
Synonyms
  • lymph node subcortical sinus
  • lymph path
  • lymph sinus
  • marginal sinus
  • marginal sinus of lymph node
  • subcapsular sinus
Definition
A space between the capsule and the cortex which allows the free movement of lymphatic fluid and so contains a sparsity of lymphocytes. It is continuous with the similar lymph sinuses that flank the trabeculae. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymph_node#Subcapsular_sinus
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