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Lymphoid organs

Central axillary nodes

Nodi axillares centrales

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Central axillary nodes (Nodi axillares centrales) highlighted in a 3D model of the human body
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A central or intermediate group of three or four large glands is imbedded in the adipose tissue near the base of the axilla.

Its afferent lymphatic vessels are the efferent vessels of all the preceding groups of axillary glands; its efferents pass to the subclavicular group.

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Names

Latin
Nodi axillares centrales
English
Central axillary nodes
French
Lymphonoeuds axillaires centraux
Spanish
Nodos axilares centrales
Portuguese
Nódulos axilares centrais

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