Capsule of lymph node

System Immune/Lymphatic
SNOMED CT 327532004

Capsule of lymph node

Definition

Capsule surrounding lymph node composed of connective tissue with some plain muscle fibers.

Also known as capsula nodi lymphoidei, lymph node capsule — per UBERON

The Capsule of lymph node is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.

Also identified as