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

Over the past five years, she’s been in and out of the hospital for radiation, chemotherapy, surgeries and hormone therapy, as the cancer spread to her liver, lymph nodes, spine and bones. —Sophia Liang, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024

The study compared the results for 379 patients — half had their lymph nodes removed and half did not. —Carla K. Johnson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024

IgM myeloma may cause damage to your lymph nodes, so the disease is classified as a plasmacytic lymphoma.5 Multiple Myeloma Symptoms The majority of people may not notice symptoms before receiving a diagnosis. —Barbara Brody, Health, 9 June 2024

At times, surgical removal of the abnormal lymph nodes may also be incorporated into MDT. —Marc B. Garnick, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 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