Lymph node

Broader Terms

The most accurate way to determine if a lymph node is seriously diseased is to remove the whole node and submit it for analysis.
A lymph node is part of the body's lymphatic system.
The sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node to which a tumor drains.
Lymph nodes contain many lymphocytes, which filter the lymphatic fluid (lymph)and are spread out along lymphatic vessels.
Lymph nodes are small bean-sized organs made up of lymphocytes, lymph fluid and connective tissue.
Many lymph nodes are widely distributed in the body and are essential to the functioning of the immune system.
Lymph nodes are connected with each other, other lymphoid tissue and the blood by the LYMPHATIC VESSELS.
Lymph nodes are small oval or round glands, part of the immune system that removes bacteria and foreign particles from the body.
Lymph nodes contain white blood cells and antibodies and help fight against the spread of infection.

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