Medical Definition of Gut-associated lymphoid tissue
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Peripheral lymphoid organ consisting of lymphoid tissue associated with the gut (Peyer's patches, tonsils, mesenteric lymph nodes and the appendix).
It is especially rich in B-cells and is responsible for localised immunity to pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
(20 Sep 2002)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gut-associated Lymphoid Tissue
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