Lymph nodes or lymph glands are small masses of tissue in your body where white blood cells are formed.
lymph node in British English
noun
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
lymph node in American English
any of the many small, compact structures located throughout the lymphatic system, that collect and destroy bacteria that have entered the body, produce lymphocytes, etc.
: sometimes called lymph gland
Examples of 'lymph node' in a sentence
lymph node
They first said it looked like a lymph node infection and would go.
The Sun (2016)
The cancer had spread to my lymph nodes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Then I was given the news that the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes.
The Sun (2016)
You may need an ultrasound of your groin to see if you have enlarged lymph nodes.
The Sun (2015)
They also had to dig down because it could have spread to my lymph nodes.
The Sun (2014)
The lymph nodes around the womb may also be taken away.
The Sun (2016)
It can leave you in shock and respiratory distress and swelling at the lymph nodes.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
She now faces another op to remove more lymph nodes.
The Sun (2008)
She had her lymph nodes and cervix removed.
The Sun (2008)
All the lymph nodes he removed were clear of cancer.
The Sun (2011)
They include swollen lymph nodes in armpits and groin, plus stomach pain and bleeding.
The Sun (2012)
I went for a scan and all my lymph nodes were enlarged.
The Sun (2012)
I had the lump cut out and my lymph nodes removed.
The Sun (2007)
I had to have lymph nodes removed and a mastectomy.
The Sun (2011)
They checked his lymph nodes.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The star was told the news last week, made worse by the fact that the cancer has already spread to her lymph nodes.
The Sun (2010)
Tests last August showed the cancer had returned in her lymph nodes but she supported the charity by joining a walk last October.
The Sun (2007)
My fears were confirmed - I had cancer and it had spread to my lymph nodes.