lymphnode
US/ˈlɪmfˌnoʊd/
lymphnode is the alternative form of lymph node.
Meaning of lymph node
Noun
lymph node (plural lymph nodes)
- Each of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue filled with lymphocytes and macrophages that collect and destroy bacteria, viruses and foreign matter from lymph. When the body is fighting an infection, these lymphocytes multiply rapidly and produce a characteristic swelling of the lymph nodes.
- Synonyms:
- lymphatic node, lymph gland, lymphoglandula, lymphonodus
Forms of lymphnode
| plural | lymphnodes |
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Origin of lymphnode
From lymph + node.
Questions about lymphnode
- What is lymphnode the alternative form of?
- Lymphnode is the alternative form of lymph node.
- How do you pronounce lymphnode?
- Lymphnode is pronounced /ˈlɪmfˌnoʊd/ (US).
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