white pulp of spleen

noduli lymphoidei splenici

The parenchymatous tissue of the spleen that surrounds splenic blood vessels, consists of compact masses of lymphatic cells and is where foreign material removed from the blood is used to initiate an immune reaction that results in the production of antibodies.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure spleen pulp
Latin Name noduli lymphoidei splenici
FMA ID 62805

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the white pulp of spleen?
The parenchymatous tissue of the spleen that surrounds splenic blood vessels, consists of compact masses of lymphatic cells and is where foreign material removed from the blood is used to initiate an immune reaction that results in the production of antibodies.
What is the Latin name for the white pulp of spleen?
The Latin name for the white pulp of spleen is noduli lymphoidei splenici.

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