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

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 • Feb. 6, 2026

"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

Some activity was also detected in nearby lymph nodes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025

The boy had swelling in his neck, which at first glance indicated scrofula, or TB in his lymph nodes.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French