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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George had successful surgery on Wednesday, January 15, but enlarged lymph nodes landed him back in the hospital two days later.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
But then a blood test came back positive — the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Radical cystectomy with a urinary diversion: The surgeon removes your entire bladder and any affected lymph nodes.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
Many locals are noticing inflamed lymph nodes and heightened levels of fluid retention which can signal that the body is experiencing a higher toxic load.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
But then a blood test came back positive — the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Radical cystectomy with a urinary diversion: The surgeon removes your entire bladder and any affected lymph nodes.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
Many locals are noticing inflamed lymph nodes and heightened levels of fluid retention which can signal that the body is experiencing a higher toxic load.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lymph node
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“Lymph node.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymph%20node. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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