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

Some of the lymph nodes have grown. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026

All of the tumors remain confined to the breasts, with no signs of cancer in the lymph nodes, which act as filters and are the first place that breast cancer tends to spread. —Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026

For those diagnosed after the disease has spread to nearby tissues, organs or regional lymph nodes, that rate is 60%. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026

An X-ray found enlarged lymph nodes. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lymph node

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad

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