lymph node (2 synonym found)

Lymph node has 2 synonyms. The top synonyms for lymph node are lymphonodus, lymphoglandula. Another word for lymph node is lymphonodus. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for lymph node?

A common synonym for lymph node is lymphonodus. Other synonyms include lymphoglandula.

How many synonyms does lymph node have?

Lymph node has 2 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does lymph node mean?

(n): small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen.

Definition of lymph node:

(n) : 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
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Definition of lymph node:

(n) : 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
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