lymph gland

noun

: lymph node

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Most people have no symptoms, but mild symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash on trunk of body and swollen lymph glands. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Other symptoms may include fever, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, patchy hair loss, headaches, weight loss, muscle aches and fatigue. — Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, 2 Feb. 2024 My lymph glands became swollen and sore, my entire back broke out in blisters, and a series of blisters appeared on my arm from the wrist almost to the armpit. — Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026 Most people who do develop symptoms have fever, headaches, stiff necks, joint pain, body aches, swollen lymph glands, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lymph gland

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lymph gland was circa 1858

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lymph gland

noun
: lymph node

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