Peyer’s Patches

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪərz ˈpætʃɪz/

Definitions of peyer’s patches

noun a collection of lymphoid tissue in the small intestine responsible for immune responses

Example Sentences

A1 Peyer's patches are found in the small intestine.

A2 The immune system benefits from the presence of Peyer's patches in the gut.

B1 Scientists have discovered that Peyer's patches play a crucial role in immune response.

B2 The absence of Peyer's patches can lead to increased susceptibility to infections.

C1 Research on Peyer's patches has advanced our understanding of mucosal immunity.

C2 The complex interactions within Peyer's patches contribute to the body's defense mechanisms.

Examples of peyer’s patches in a Sentence

formal Peyer's patches are small areas of lymphoid tissue found in the small intestine.

informal You can think of Peyer's patches as little immune system stations in your gut.

slang Those Peyer's patches are like the body's own security guards in the intestines.

figurative Just like Peyer's patches stand guard in the gut, we need to protect ourselves from harmful invaders in our lives.

Grammatical Forms of peyer’s patches

• plural: peyer's patches
• present tense: peyer's patches
• singular: peyer's patch
• positive degree: peyer's patches
• infinitive: to peyer's patches
• gerund: peyer's patching
• participle: peyer's patched

Origin and Evolution of peyer’s patches

First Known Use: 1677 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: Peyer’s patches are named after the Swiss anatomist Johann Conrad Peyer, who first described them in detail.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Peyer’s patches' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in the 17th century.