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

There is also no cancer in nearby lymph nodes or distant parts of the body. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 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

However, the cancer had not yet progressed past her pelvis into her more distant lymph nodes or organs elsewhere. —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

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