lymph node

lymph node

noun

Definition of LYMPH NODE

: 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

First Known Use of LYMPH NODE

1892

Rhymes with LYMPH NODE

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