Cell Ontology (CL)
OWL
Last submission date April 8, 2024
ID http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000030
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000030
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Preferred name

lamina propria

Synonyms

lamina propria mucosae

Definitions

A thin layer of loose connective tissue which lies beneath the epithelium and together with the epithelium constitutes the mucosa[WP]. The lamina propria contains capillaries and a central lacteal (lymph vessel) in the small intestine, as well as lymphoid tissue. Lamina propria also contains glands with the ducts opening on to the mucosal epithelium, that secrete mucus and serous secretions.

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