lymph node

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

lymph gland

node

lymphatic gland

lymphonodus

nodi lymphatici poplitiei

gland

popliteal lymph nodes

lymphaden

lymph glands

lymphoglandula

Translations

Lymphknoten

linfonodo

ganglion lymphatique

ganglio linfático

nœud lymphatique

gânglio linfático

linfonodo

λεμφαδένας

Lymphsystem

ganglio linfatico

ganglion

lymfeklier

węzeł chłonny

Ganglion lymphatique

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