lymph node

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [limf nohd]
- /lɪmf noʊd/
- /lɪmf nəʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [limf nohd]
- /lɪmf noʊd/

Definitions of lymph node words

noun lymph node any of the glandlike masses of tissue in the lymphatic vessels containing cells that become lymphocytes. 1
noun lymph node organ in the immune system 1
countable noun lymph node Lymph nodes or lymph glands are small masses of tissue in your body where white blood cells are formed. 0
noun lymph node 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 0
noun lymph node 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. 0
noun lymph node (anatomy, immunology) 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. 0

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Origin of lymph node

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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lymph node popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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