lymph nodule


lymphoid nodule

one of the spherical masses of lymphoid cells, frequently having a more lightly staining center. See: solitary lymphoid nodules, aggregated lymphoid nodules of the small intestine. Synonym(s): folliculus lymphaticus, lymph nodule, lymphatic nodule, nodulus lymphaticus

lymph fol·li·cle

, lymphatic follicle (limf fol'i-kĕl, lim-fat'ik) One of the spheric masses of lymphoid cells, frequently having a more lightly staining center.
Synonym(s): folliculus lymphaticus, lymph nodule, nodulus lymphaticus.