lymph node
noun [ C ] anatomy specialized uk/ˈlɪmf ˌnəʊd/ us/ˈlɪmf ˌnoʊd/
淋巴结
one of many small organs in the body that remove infectious cells, germs, etc. from tissues in the body
The doctor will check for enlarged lymph nodes by examining the abdomen. 医生会检查腹部以确认淋巴结是否肿大。
Lymph nodes filter out antigens. 淋巴结可过滤抗原。
See also: lymph gland
- More examples
- Skin cancer can spread to lymph nodes in surrounding areas.
- The doctor could feel an enlarged lymph node in my armpit.
- Lymph nodes filter the lymphatic fluid and store special cells that can trap cancer cells or bacteria that are traveling through the body in the lymph fluid.