lymph node

noun

: any of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue that are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, are distributed along the lymphatic vessels, and contain numerous lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph passing through the node

Examples of lymph node in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The prostate cancer stops responding to hormone therapy and has spread via the bloodstream or lymph nodes to distal parts of the body, like the bones, liver, lungs, or brain. —Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025

Miller performed a lobectomy, removing the lower lobe of her lung and all the lymph nodes. —Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 5 May 2025

Disease recurrence developed in only five patients across both cohorts: One person with rectal cancer saw their tumor regrow, and the other four had recurrence only in the lymph nodes. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 May 2025

It’s performed all over the body, targeting the lymph nodes and encouraging them to promote better drainage. —Korin Miller, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lymph node

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad

Kids Definition

lymph node

noun

: one of the rounded masses of tissue occurring along the lymphatic vessels and containing lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph

called also lymph gland

Medical Definition

lymph node

noun

: any of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue that are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, are distributed along the lymphatic vessels, and contain numerous lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph passing through the node

called also lymph gland