Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small organ that is part of the lymphatic system, filtering lymph fluid and producing lymphocytes: A lymph gland, more commonly called a lymph node, is a bean-shaped structure that acts as a filter for harmful substances and contains immune cells to fight infection.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor checked the swollen lymph gland in her neck.
  • An infection can cause a lymph gland to become enlarged and tender.

Advanced Usage

• "Swollen lymph gland": A common sign of the body fighting an infection, such as a cold or strep throat.
  • Swollen lymph glands under the jaw often indicate a throat infection.

Variants and Related Words

• Lymph node (n): The more precise and commonly used medical term for a lymph gland.
  • The cancer had spread to the lymph nodes.
• Lymphatic gland (n): A less common synonym.
• Lymph (n): The clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, filtered by the lymph glands.
• Lymphocyte (n): A type of white blood cell produced in lymph glands and other lymphatic tissues.

Synonyms

• Lymph node: The standard synonym in medical terminology.
• Lymphatic node: A formal variant.

Notes on Usage

• The term "lymph gland" is technically a misnomer, as these structures are not true glands that secrete substances. The accurate term is "lymph node". However, "lymph gland" remains in common usage.
• These structures are often referred to in the plural (e.g., ) as they exist in clusters throughout the body (e.g., in the armpit, groin, and neck).

Noun

1. the source of lymph and lymphocytes