lymph gland

noun

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Most people have no symptoms, but mild symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash on trunk of body and swollen lymph glands. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 Most people who are infected with West Nile virus will not develop symptoms, but those who do may experience a mild form of the illness, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash, according to the IDOH. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 My lymph glands became swollen and sore, my entire back broke out in blisters, and a series of blisters appeared on my arm from the wrist almost to the armpit. Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026 Lymphoma seemed unlikely because there is no mention of Austen having enlarged lymph glands, and patients with lymphoma don’t have arthritis or skin lesions, the researchers noted in their paper. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 Most people who do develop symptoms have fever, headaches, stiff necks, joint pain, body aches, swollen lymph glands, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025 Most people who do develop symptoms have fever, headaches, joint pain, body aches, swollen lymph glands, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 7 June 2024 Other symptoms may include fever, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, patchy hair loss, headaches, weight loss, muscle aches and fatigue. Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, 2 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lymph gland was circa 1858

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“Lymph gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymph%20gland. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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lymph gland

noun

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