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

Rectal cancer that reaches the muscle layer of the bowel wall or nearby lymph nodes is commonly treated with radiation and chemotherapy first, then surgery if necessary, according to Kin and Gordon. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Some of the lymph nodes have grown. —Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

His case started with a swollen lymph node that wouldn’t heal. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026

After a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer, Vitale underwent surgery in the summer of 2024. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 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