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

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

The doctor noticed the lymph nodes in Operacz's groin were swollen and sent her to the emergency room. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026

But yeah, gotta get the cervix and uterus out and then possibly lymph nodes. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 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