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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Gretsch was later diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to the lymph nodes in her chest. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Symptoms can vary depending on where and how the infection got into the body, but are frequently associated with skin or other ulcers, along with swollen lymph nodes. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Tap around the major lymph-node areas Lymphatic tapping videos tend to focus on the collarbones, sides of the neck, underarms, abdomen, groin, and backs of the knees—areas where clusters of lymph nodes are found. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 30 July 2026 At the time of the public announcement, Kara explained her mother underwent two surgeries, the second of which removed the lymph nodes where the cancer had spread. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lymph node

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lymph node was in 1892

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lymph gland
lymph node
lymphoblast
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“Lymph node.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymph%20node. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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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

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