Paracortex
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paracortex is a noun meaning The portion of a lymph node immediately surrounding the medulla.
Meaning
The portion of a lymph node immediately surrounding the medulla.
Example Sentences
Unlike the cortex, which has mostly immature T cells, or thymocytes, the paracortex has a mixture of immature and mature T cells.
Word Forms
- paracortexes
- paracortices
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medulla, perimatrix, mesocortex, midlobe, subcortex, center.
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