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

During Harrison's appointment, the dentist immediately noticed the swollen lymph node and urged him to visit his general practitioner as soon as possible. —Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Driggers had Stage 3 colorectal cancer, which had spread to his lymph nodes. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026

All of the people in the trial had at least Stage 3 melanoma, meaning the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes or skin and had a high risk of returning even after surgery. —Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 1 June 2026

Most adults including pregnant people either have no symptoms or experience mild, flu-like illness such as fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, and muscle or joint aches. —Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 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