Definition of lymph node in US English:
lymph node
nounˈlimf ˌnōdˈlɪmf ˌnoʊd
Physiology Each of a number of small swellings in the lymphatic system where lymph is filtered and lymphocytes are formed.
Example sentencesExamples
- A contiguous lymph node and a portion of jugular vein occluded by tumor thrombus were also resected.
- No suspicious masses or lesions were identified in the lymph node or omental specimens.
- For example, a swollen lymph node in the groin may occur with an infection in the foot or leg.
- The lymph node and bone marrow biopsy specimens were tested by paraffin section immunohistochemistry.
- He was rushed to Balboa, where doctors began extensive tests, including a lymph node and bone marrow biopsy.