peyerian

/ˈpeɪriən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or named after Franz Karl Peyer, a Swiss anatomist.

“The Peyerian patches in the small intestine play a crucial role in the immune system.”

2. noun

a lymphoid aggregate in the small intestine.

“The doctor examined the Peyerian patch to diagnose the patient’s condition.”

Synonyms

  • gut-associated
  • lymphoid

Antonyms

  • non-immune
  • non-lymphoid