lymphoid

Adjective

Meaning

Resembling lymph; also, resembling a lymphatic gland; adenoid; as, lymphoid tissue.

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Development The two main components of the thymus, the lymphoid thymocytes and the thymic epithelial cells, have distinct developmental origins. Source: Internet

As a major lymphoid organ and a central player in the reticuloendothelial system, the spleen retains the ability to produce lymphocytes and, as such, remains a hematopoietic organ. Source: Internet

Cell-to-cell spread is thought to be particularly important in lymphoid tissues where CD4+ T lymphocytes are densely packed and likely to frequently interact. Source: Internet

If there are few innate lymphoid cells in the blood, the disease will flare up and the joint will be further damaged. Source: Internet

This indicates viral reactivation and inability of lymphoid infiltrates to control EBV replication in SS, leading to the initiation or perpetuation of an immune response in target organs. Source: Internet

Microchimerism factors Microchimerism of fetal cells (offspring lymphoid cells in maternal circulation) may generate autoimmunity in women who have been previously pregnant. Source: Internet

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