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

Itchy Skin or Rash Itchy skin or a rash can be a sign of metastatic breast cancer when the cancer has spread to the skin or lymph nodes. —Julie Scott, Msn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024

Shortly after graduating from the University of Southern California in 2006, Castle, a health enthusiast and yoga instructor living at home in New York City, woke up one day with swollen lymph nodes in her neck. —Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024

Common symptoms of mono include fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes (especially in the neck). —Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Rn-Bc, Health, 24 Sep. 2024

During surgery, doctors at UC Davis Health discovered the cancer had spread to lymph nodes in her underarm. —Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 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