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

Surgery has become more conservative—lumpectomies and sentinel lymph node biopsies often replace full mastectomies, reducing complications and recovery time. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025

Just a few days after her diagnosis, Crampton underwent a lumpectomy and had two lymph nodes removed, which required a six-week recovery. —Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025

When removing part or all of the stomach, the surgeon removes the nearby lymph nodes to ensure that all of the cancer cells are gone. —Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025

Doctors may also perform a procedure to remove lymph nodes and determine whether cancer has spread. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025

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