Peyer's patch en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Johann Conrad Peyer, who described them in 1677.
Meanings
- A patch of lymphoid tissue or lymphoid nodules on the walls of the ileal-small intestine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyer's patches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Peyer's gland · Peyerian gland
Translations (1)
hu Peyer-plakk (patch of lymphoid tissue)