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• plural of lymph node.

lymph nodes

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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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In 2019, a friend noticed a suspicious mole on Angela Evatt’s back that turned out to be melanoma, which had spread to her lymph nodes.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

In some patients, however, the disease becomes aggressive and spreads beyond the prostate, most often to the lymph nodes and bones.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026

He then had the new type of radiotherapy, targeting his prostate and surrounding lymph nodes, which he said was "easier to deal with".

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

The stage 4 melanoma presented as a lump in her lymph nodes, under her arm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

In one patient, Henrietta’s cancer cells metastasized to her lymph nodes.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot