lymphoid tissue
Britishnoun
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In all, three recipients of transfusions developed the disease and a fourth had abnormal prions in his lymphoid tissue when he died.
From Nature • Sep. 26, 2017
Both areas are made of the same lymphoid tissue at particular risk for HPV infection, and are part of what specialists call Waldeyer’s Ring.
From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2017
Figure 21.27 IgA Immunity The nasal-associated lymphoid tissue and Peyer’s patches of the small intestine generate IgA immunity.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The tonsils, an expanse of lymphoid tissue that includes much more than the two back-of-the-throat bumps removed in tonsillectomies, have deep folds and crevices.
From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2013
The dictionary said: Any of the various malignant tumors that arise in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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