Schweigger-Seidel sheath

A phagocytic sleeve that is part of a sheathed arteriole of the spleen, and is sometimes referred to as a splenic ellipsoid. It is a spindle-shaped thickening in the walls of the second part of the arterial branches forming the penicilli in the spleen.

Type Vessel
Body System Lymphatic/Immune
Parent Structure organ part

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Schweigger-Seidel sheath?
A phagocytic sleeve that is part of a sheathed arteriole of the spleen, and is sometimes referred to as a splenic ellipsoid. It is a spindle-shaped thickening in the walls of the second part of the arterial branches forming the penicilli in the spleen.
What body system is the Schweigger-Seidel sheath part of?
The Schweigger-Seidel sheath is part of the Lymphatic/Immune.

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