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

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By ushering stagnant fluid toward the lymph nodes, these devices help drain fluids from the face and leave you looking more snatched than ever before. Jenny Berg, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024 Signs and symptoms can include swollen lymph nodes, abdominal pain and chest pain. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024 Swollen lymph nodes Another early sign of breast cancer is swelling or lumps in the lymph nodes, the doctor noted. Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024 Lymphedema Swelling and fluid retention (usually in the limbs) that may develop when lymph nodes are damaged by surgery, cancer, or cancer treatments. Abigail Norman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lymph node 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lymph node was in 1892

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“Lymph node.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymph%20node. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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

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