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

Other potentially concerning changes including nipple discharge, pain or swelling in their breast, changes in the color of the nipple or breast, the nipple turning inward, painful or enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits or near the collarbone, or redness or flaky skin on the breast. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025

Bates' then also developed lymphedema after her lymph nodes were removed during her mastectomy surgery. —Kiran Hefa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025

The most common sites for metastatic breast cancer are the lungs, liver, bones, lymph nodes, skin and brain. —Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025

If lymph nodes are removed during surgery, the body loses this supply line and immunotherapy is less effective. —New Atlas, 20 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