aggregated lymphoid nodules of the small intestine
(redirected from aggregated lymphatic follicles of small intestine)aggregated lymphoid nodules of the small intestine
[TA]collections of many lymphoid follicles closely packed together in the lamina propria, forming oblong elevations on the mucous membrane of the ileum opposite the attachment of mesentary.
Synonym(s): noduli lymphoidei aggregati intestini tonuis [TA], aggregate glands, aggregated lymphatic follicles of small intestine, aggregated lymphatic nodules (1) , agmen peyerianum, agminate glands, agminated glands, folliculi lymphatici aggregati, Peyer glands, Peyer patches
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