Meaning of LYMPH NODE
Pronunciation: | | limf nowd
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | [n] the source of lymph and lymphocytes |
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| Synonyms: | | lymph gland, node |
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| See Also: | | axillary node, bubo, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, immune system, lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue, Peter's gland, Peyer's patch | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Lymph node\ (Anat.)
A lymphatic gland.
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | A round or oval mass of lymphatic tissue found on a lymphatic vessel within the lymphatic system, which filters lymphatic fluid. |
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