lymph node
Definition of lymph node
: 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
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1892
First Known Use of lymph node
1892
LYMPH NODE Defined for English Language Learners
lymph node
Definition of lymph node for English Language Learners
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medical : any one of many rounded masses of tissue in the body through which lymph passes to be filtered and cleaned
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lymph node
Definition of lymph node for Students
: one of the small rounded bits of tissue in the body through which lymph passes to be filtered
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lymph node
Medical Definition of lymph node
: 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
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