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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Along with fever, headache and chills, someone with the bubonic plague may get swollen painful lymph nodes called buboes.
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Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
The absence of lymph nodes in these ancient species might suggest that evolution found… other ways… to build efficient immune surveillance networks.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Some individuals may also develop swollen lymph nodes in the groin, armpits or limbs.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
The common symptoms include swelling of lymph nodes, fever, tiredness, night sweats, weight loss, and itchy skin.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
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Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
The absence of lymph nodes in these ancient species might suggest that evolution found… other ways… to build efficient immune surveillance networks.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Some individuals may also develop swollen lymph nodes in the groin, armpits or limbs.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
The common symptoms include swelling of lymph nodes, fever, tiredness, night sweats, weight loss, and itchy skin.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lymph node
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“Lymph node.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymph%20node. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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