Peyer patches

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

Pey·er patch·es

(pī'ĕr pach'ĕz) Collections of many lymphoid follicles closely packed together, forming oblong elevations on the mucous membrane of the small intestine.

Peyer,

Johann Conrad, Swiss anatomist, 1653-1712. Peyer glands - Synonym(s): Peyer patchesPeyer nodules - solitary lymph nodes.Peyer patches - collections of many lymphoid follicles closely packed together, forming oblong elevations on the mucous membrane of the small intestine. Synonym(s): aggregate glands; aggregate lymphatic follicles; aggregate lymphatic nodules; agmen peyerianum; folliculi lymphatici aggregati; Peyer glands;