aggregated lymphatic follicles
ag·gre·gat·ed lymphatic follicles
(ăg′rĭ-gā′tĭd)pl.n.
Collections of many lymphoid follicles closely packed together, forming oblong elevations on the mucous membrane of the small intestine. Also called aggregate glands, agminate glands, Peyer's patches.
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