Peyer’s Patches

Synonyms of peyer’s patches

• aggregated lymphoid nodules
• lymphoid follicles
• intestinal lymphoid nodules

Collocations of peyer’s patches

immune system

Frequency: 80 %

Peyer's patches are important components of the immune system.

intestinal tract

Frequency: 70 %

Peyer's patches are found in the intestinal tract.

lymphoid tissue

Frequency: 60 %

Peyer's patches are a type of lymphoid tissue in the gut.

immune response

Frequency: 50 %

Peyer's patches play a role in initiating the immune response in the gut.

gut-associated lymphoid tissue

Frequency: 40 %

Peyer's patches are part of the gut-associated lymphoid tissue.

Idiomatic Expressions for peyer’s patches

• Phrase: have butterflies in one's Peyer's patches
  Meaning: to feel nervous or anxious
  Usage: Before going on stage, the performer always has butterflies in her Peyer's patches.