lymph node

American  

noun

1. any of the glandlike masses of tissue in the lymphatic vessels containing cells that become lymphocytes.

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lymph node British  

noun

1. any of numerous bean-shaped masses of tissue, situated along the course of lymphatic vessels, that help to protect against infection by killing bacteria and neutralizing toxins and are the source of lymphocytes

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lymph node Scientific  

1. A bean-shaped mass of tissue found at intervals along the vessels of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes filter foreign substances from the blood.

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Etymology

Origin of lymph node

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The team also tested the vaccine in a preclinical human model using the Wyss Institute's microfluidic human Organ Chip technology, which simulates a human lymph node in vitro.

From Science Daily

“I had silicone all over my lymph nodes,” the reality TV star told TMZ.

From Los Angeles Times

When you roll or glide these products across the skin, you're helping stagnant fluid move away from the face and towards the lymph nodes, where it can drain naturally.

From BBC

That revealed he had stage three of the disease, which meant it had spread to nearby lymph nodes.

From BBC

Anthony had 44 lymph nodes from his neck removed, and the primary tumour, at the base of his tongue, was eventually found using robotic-assisted surgery.

From BBC