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

In August, Rees will return to the hospital to get her skin and lymph nodes checked, per the BBC. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Sessions typically begin with the areas closest to the lymph nodes to clear pathways first, then move fluid from the rest of the body toward those nodes. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Gentle massage of the lymph node clusters at the neck and collarbone can help clear stagnant fluid, since the thoracic duct returns the majority of the body’s lymph to the bloodstream right at the collarbone. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

The cancer had not spread to her lymph nodes and appeared to be localized. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 28 June 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