| Term Name: | lymphocyte adhesion to endothelial cell of high endothelial venule |
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| Synonyms: | lymphocyte adhesion to HEV cell, lymphocyte adhesion to high endothelial venule |
| Definition: | The attachment of a lymphocyte to an endothelial cell of a high endothelial venule (HEV) via adhesion molecules. A HEV cell is an endothelial cell that is cuboidal, expresses leukocyte-specific receptors, and allows for passage of lymphocytes into bloodstream. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0036339] QuickGO AmiGO |