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

Already caring for a newborn, Hausman had to navigate the healthcare system and quickly meet an oncologist, who confirmed that the cancer had spread to her breast, nearby lymph nodes and possibly her pancreas. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

During checkpoint blockade therapy, lymph nodes are where the big T cell expansion starts, fueling the body-wide immune attack. —New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025

While there are some areas of concern, like a couple of lymph nodes, most other tumors in my body are pretty much dormant right now. —Lonnie Van Horn, Health, 17 Sep. 2025

For this round of treatment, Jordan will undergo targeted radiation to treat the cancer in his lymph nodes, as well as take hormone blockers to stop the cancer's growth. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025

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