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

These infections include: Common cold: An infection caused by rhinovirus, colds often start in the throat before spreading to the lungs, sinuses, lymph nodes, neck, and other areas. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025

Vitale, a Hall of Fame broadcaster and college hoops icon, spent the past three years battling melanoma, lymphoma and vocal cord and lymph node cancers. —Justin Williams, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025

The breast has several components: ducts, lobules, fat, nerves, lymph nodes, blood vessels, ligaments and other connective tissue. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2025

Connected through small lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes filter fluid. —Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, People.com, 28 Feb. 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