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high endothelial venule

See for:

HEV

Broader Terms:

capillary

Broader Terms:

lymph node

Scope Note:

specialized postcapillary venule with tall cuboidal endothelial cells that are found in lymph nodes and gut associated lymphoid tissue; the site where lymphocytes recirculate from blood to lymph.

Term Number:

0432-5700


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