Peter's Gland (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several lymph nodes in the walls of the intestines near the junction of the ileum and colon.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- During the surgery to remove the tumor, the doctor took extra care to preserve Peter's gland.
- Peter's gland is an essential part of the immune system, filtering out pathogens from the bloodstream.
- Studies on Peter's gland have improved our understanding of the body's response to intestinal infections.
- The radiologist pointed out Peter's gland in the scan, noting its swollen appearance.
- Peter's gland was biopsied to confirm the diagnosis of lymphoma in the patient.