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peyer's patch

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  • noun any of several lymph nodes in the walls of the intestines near the junction of the ileum and colon

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  1. lymph gland
  2. lymph node
  3. node

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  • sionnach commented on the word peyer's patch

    Any of several lymph nodes in the walls of the intestines near the junction of the ileum and colon. Also known as Peter's gland.

    October 22, 2008