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Peyer's patch

noun

any of several lymph nodes in the walls of the intestines near the junction of the ileum and colon

• Hypernyms: ↑lymph node, ↑lymph gland, ↑node

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\\ˈpī(ə)rz-\ noun also peyer's gland

Usage: usually capitalized 1st P

: any of numerous large oval patches of closely aggregated lymph follicles in the walls of the small intestines especially in the ileum that partially or entirely disappear in advanced life and in typhoid fever become the seat of ulcers which may perforate the intestines

Useful english dictionary. 2012.