peyer's glands Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pey"er's glands`

Etymology

So called from J.K.Peyer, who described them in 1677.

Definitions

1. (Anat.) Pathches of lymphoid nodules, in the walls of the small intestiness; agminated glands; -- called also Peyer's patches. In typhoid fever they become the seat of ulcers which are regarded as the characteristic organic lesion of that disease.