plural of lymph node

(anatomy, immunology) Synonym of lymph node.

plural of lymphatic node

(anatomy, immunology) 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.

plural of line of nodes

plural of leaf node

(anatomy) A small constriction in the myelin sheath of axons

plural of stem node

plural of Virchow's node

(anatomy) The retropharyngeal lymph node found at the base of the fossa of Rosenmüller.