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Secondary lymphoid organs
Other Terms:
Secondary lymphoid organs,
Secondary lymphoid organs set,
Organa lymphoidea secundaria,
Organe lymphatiques secondaires,
Organes lymphatiques secondaires
Description
The secondary or peripheral lymphoid organs provide a site for lymphocytes to interact with and become activated by antigens, initiating an adaptive immune response. These organs are the lymph nodes, and the lymphoid follicles located in the spleen, adenoids, tonsils, Peyer’s patches, skin, etc.
Latin
Organa lymphoidea secundaria
French
Organe lymphatiques secondaires
French
Organes lymphatiques secondaires
