lymph nodes

Cultural

Small, rounded structures along the small vessels of the lymphatic system that produce disease-fighting white blood cells and filter out harmful microorganisms and toxins from the lymph. Lymph nodes may become enlarged when they are actively fighting infection.

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“I had silicone all over my lymph nodes,” the reality TV star told TMZ.

From Los Angeles Times

When you roll or glide these products across the skin, you're helping stagnant fluid move away from the face and towards the lymph nodes, where it can drain naturally.

From BBC

That revealed he had stage three of the disease, which meant it had spread to nearby lymph nodes.

From BBC

Anthony had 44 lymph nodes from his neck removed, and the primary tumour, at the base of his tongue, was eventually found using robotic-assisted surgery.

From BBC

After 10 weeks in the hospital in September 2024, Isla was diagnosed with cancer when a sarcoma, that had already spread to her lungs and lymph nodes, was found on the lining of her heart.

From BBC

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