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
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However, the cancer had not yet progressed past her pelvis into her more distant lymph nodes or organs elsewhere.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In cats and dogs, symptoms can include fever, lethargy and loss of appetite, in addition to lymph node swelling under the jaw.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In rare cases, people may experience fever, chills, or swollen lymph nodes.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Phipps said the New Mexico patient had both septicemic and bubonic plague including inflamed, painful lymph nodes and a blood infection.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In cats and dogs, symptoms can include fever, lethargy and loss of appetite, in addition to lymph node swelling under the jaw.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In rare cases, people may experience fever, chills, or swollen lymph nodes.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Phipps said the New Mexico patient had both septicemic and bubonic plague including inflamed, painful lymph nodes and a blood infection.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Lymph node.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymph%20node. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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