Term Name: lamina propria
Synonyms: lamina propria mucosa, lamina propria mucosae, tunica propria
Definition: 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.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0000030]

Relationships
is part of: mucosa
has parts: areolar connective tissue olfactory gland Peyer's patch
is a type of: organ component layer
has subtype: duodenum lamina propria gall bladder lamina propria gastrointestinal system lamina propria lamina propria of bronchus lamina propria of esophagus lamina propria of fundus of stomach lamina propria of large intestine lamina propria of mucosa of colon lamina propria of prostatic urethra lamina propria of small intestine lamina propria of trachea lamina propria of ureter lamina propria of urethra lamina propria of urinary bladder lamina propria of vagina oral lamina propria respiratory system lamina propria