thoracic duct

Term ID

UBERON:0001631

Synonyms

• ductus thoracicus
• trunk of thoracic duct tree

Definition

A major lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower body, left appendage, and left thorax into the junction of the left jugular and subclavian veins. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoracic_duct

References

• EHDAA2:0004501
• EMAPA:19310
• GAID:1290
• MA:0002801
• MESH:A15.382.520.869
• NCIT:C33768
• TAO:0005110
• Thoracic:duct
• UMLS:C0039979
• ZFA:0005110
• http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0039979
• http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/362600004

Ontology

Uberon Ontology