lymphoid tissue

1. Tissue making up the lymphatic system (synset 105295381)
   is a type of: animal tissue - the tissue in the bodies of animals
   subtypes:

   • faucial tonsil, palatine tonsil, tonsil, tonsilla - either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
   • lien, spleen - a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
   • lymph gland, lymph node, node - the source of lymph and lymphocytes
   • adenoid, luschka's tonsil, pharyngeal tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla adenoidea, tonsilla pharyngealis - a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
   is a part of: lymphatic system, systema lymphaticum - the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body
   same as: lymphatic tissue

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