About The Medical Condition Bursa of Fabricius

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Bursa of Fabricius

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Bursa of Fabricius Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Bursa of Fabricius?

An epithelial outgrowth of the cloaca in birds similar to the thymus in mammals. It atrophies within 6 months after birth and remains as a fibrous remnant in adult birds. It is composed of lymphoid tissue and prior to involution, is the site of B-lymphocyte maturation.

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