Primary lymphoid organs


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Organs in which lymphocyte precursors develop into mature, immunocompetent cells. The bone marrow and thymus are the primary lymphoid organs in mammals where B and T cells develop respectively.

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International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University