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peripheral lymphoid tissue(medicine)
secondary lymphoid tissue(medicine)
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gut-associated lymphoid tissue (medicine)


gut-associated lymphoid tissue
<physiology> Peripheral lymphoid organ consisting of lymphoid tissue associated with the gut (Peyer's patches, tonsils, mesenteric lymph nodes and the appendix).

It is especially rich in B-cells and is responsible for localised immunity to pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.