lymph

1 of 2

noun

ˈlim(p)f

archaic : the sap of plants

[New Latin lympha, from Latin, water] : a usually clear coagulable fluid that passes from intercellular spaces of body tissue into the lymphatic vessels, is discharged into the blood by way of the thoracic duct, and resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets

lymph-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or lympho-

: lymph : lymphatic tissue

lymphogranuloma

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The mother of two underwent a nine-hour double mastectomy on April 7, learning in the process that the cancer expanded to one of her lymph nodes, classifying it as stage 2.

Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The clinical trial focuses on using the lymph nodes in the patients to create bioreactors that can grow the new livers.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 The results revealed masses on both ovaries, fluid in my abdomen, and signs of cancer in lymph nodes in my pelvis and abdomen as well.

Jennifer Garam, SELF, 31 Aug. 2022 Village public health officials stated on the Oak Park website that infection typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body.

Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Thankfully, resulting tests of a dozen lymph nodes and tissue samples showed no further evidence of cancer.

Steve Smith, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2022 She was then diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, which had spread to her lungs, lymph nodes, and sternum.

Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 The illness often begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes before progressing to painful, large rashes throughout the body and often around the genital area that look like pimples or blisters.

Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Symptoms include a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and, in some cases, extreme pain around lesions.

Liz Essley Whyte, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	lymph
释义	lymph 1 of 2 noun ˈlim(p)f 1 archaic : the sap of plants 2 [New Latin lympha, from Latin, water] : a usually clear coagulable fluid that passes from intercellular spaces of body tissue into the lymphatic vessels, is discharged into the blood by way of the thoracic duct, and resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets lymph- 2 of 2 combining form variants or lympho- : lymph : lymphatic tissue lymphogranuloma Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun The mother of two underwent a nine-hour double mastectomy on April 7, learning in the process that the cancer expanded to one of her lymph nodes, classifying it as stage 2. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The clinical trial focuses on using the lymph nodes in the patients to create bioreactors that can grow the new livers. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 The results revealed masses on both ovaries, fluid in my abdomen, and signs of cancer in lymph nodes in my pelvis and abdomen as well. Jennifer Garam, SELF, 31 Aug. 2022 Village public health officials stated on the Oak Park website that infection typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body. Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Thankfully, resulting tests of a dozen lymph nodes and tissue samples showed no further evidence of cancer. Steve Smith, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2022 She was then diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, which had spread to her lungs, lymph nodes, and sternum. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 The illness often begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes before progressing to painful, large rashes throughout the body and often around the genital area that look like pimples or blisters. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Symptoms include a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and, in some cases, extreme pain around lesions. Liz Essley Whyte, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Latin lympha, water goddess, water, perhaps modification of Greek nymphē nymph — more at nuptial Combining form New Latin lympha First Known Use Noun circa 1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing lymph angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia lymph gland giant lymph node hyperplasia mucocutaneous lymph node disease lymph node mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia lymph gland giant lymph node hyperplasia mucocutaneous lymph node disease lymph node mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome Kids Definition lymph noun ˈlimf : a clear liquid like blood without the red blood cells that nourishes the tissues and carries off wastes Medical Definition lymph noun ˈlim(p)f : a usually clear coagulable fluid that passes from intercellular spaces of body tissue into the lymphatic vessels, is discharged into the blood by way of the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct, and resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets see chyle compare cerebrospinal fluid
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lymph

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combining form

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