Splenic red pulp
System
Immune/Lymphatic
SNOMED CT
27579002
Splenic red pulp
Definition
The parenchymatous tissue network of the spleen that consists of loose plates or cords (sinuses) infiltrated with red blood cells where most of the blood filtration occurs and degenerate erythrocytes are removed from the circulation.
Also known as pulpa rubra, red pulp, spleen red pulp, splenic red pulp — per UBERON
The Splenic red pulp is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.