lymph nodes

Cultural  

1. Small, rounded structures along the small vessels of the lymphatic system that produce disease-fighting white blood cells and filter out harmful microorganisms and toxins from the lymph. Lymph nodes may become enlarged when they are actively fighting infection.

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Example Sentences

"One of the lymph nodes was on the verge of rupturing. If it had gone any further, it could have spread."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Coulier, 66, first revealed his cancer battle in November 2024, telling People and NBC’s “Today” that his lymphoma diagnosis came after he contracted an upper respiratory infection that caused major swelling in his lymph nodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

After an operation to remove an 18 inch tumour in 2022, one year later Clare was told the bowel cancer had spread to her lymph nodes and lungs, and had developed to stage four.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

The condition and function of lymph nodes appear to influence how effectively the immune system produces cancer-fighting T cells, which can directly affect treatment outcomes.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2025

The dictionary said: Any of the various malignant tumors that arise in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata