hạch lạc

Bác sĩ kiểm tra một hạch lạc ở cổ của bệnh nhân.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lymph node: A small, bean-shaped structure that is part of the lymphatic system, which filters lymph fluid and helps fight infection.
   • Glandular swelling: A swollen or enlarged lymph node, often noticeable under the skin, typically due to infection or disease.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bác sĩ sờ thấy một hạch lạc ở cổ bệnh nhân. (The doctor felt a lymph node in the patient's neck.)
  • Sưng hạch lạc có thể là dấu hiệu của nhiễm trùng. (Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of infection.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in medical contexts. In common speech, the shortened form "hạch" is more frequently used to refer to a lymph node or a lump.

Variants and Related Words

• Hạch (n): The more common, abbreviated term for lymph node or gland.
  • Nổi hạch (v): to have swollen lymph nodes.
• Hạch bạch huyết (n): The full, formal term for lymph node.

Synonyms

• Lymph node: The standard medical term.
• Gland: A less specific but sometimes used term in general contexts (e.g., swollen glands).

Notes on Usage

• "Hạch lạc" is a specialized medical term. The reference note "như hạch" indicates it is synonymous with and used interchangeably with the more common word "hạch".
• It is not typically used in everyday idioms or phrasal verbs.