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

According to Cleveland Clinic, cat-scratch disease is an uncommon bacterial infection with symptoms including a rash or bumps on the skin, swollen lymph nodes and fever. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024

Sweitzer was officially diagnosed with stage 2B triple-negative, grade three, invasive, ductal carcinoma in her breast and her lymph nodes. —Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024

This summer, he was diagnosed with cancerous lymph nodes in his neck. —Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Coulier told People magazine he was diagnosed after experiencing swelling in his lymph nodes due to an upper respiratory infection. —Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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