nodes

plural of node
as in swellings
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis

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Recent Examples of nodes Threat actors love these nodes of failure that give them access to the crown jewels of not just one organization but many. Ofer Klein, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Instead of pumping signal to all your devices from one router, these systems use multiple nodes that intelligently balance the load for optimum speed and stability. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024 It’s heated to loosen up stiff muscles, and the nodes can knead the shoulder, arm, buttocks and legs for instant relief. Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024 Rotating nodes reach deep into muscles to help work out all those painful knots — and there’s even a bonus heat function to help soothe away soreness. Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024

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“Nodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodes. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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