lymph gland
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Also known as a lymph node, part of the immune system.
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- The doctor palpated the lymph glands in my neck during the exam.
- The doctor examined the swollen lymph gland in her neck.
- Swollen lymph glands can indicate a simple cold or a more serious infection.
- Swollen lymph glands can indicate an infection or illness.
- After the vaccine, her lymph glands felt tender for a day or two.
- Biopsy results confirmed malignancy in the lymph gland.
- The surgeon removed one enlarged lymph gland for biopsy.
- His lymph glands were tender to the touch.
- Do infants commonly have palpable lymph glands behind the ears?
- The lymphatic system includes many lymph glands throughout the body.
- If your lymph glands stay swollen for weeks, schedule a check‑up.
- An inflamed lymph gland often accompanies a sore throat.
- An ultrasound was ordered to assess the cervical lymph glands.
- She felt a small lump near her armpit, which turned out to be a lymph gland.
- His body fought the virus, and the lymph glands gradually subsided.
- The removal of a lymph gland is sometimes necessary in cancer treatment.
- Athletes sometimes mistake strained muscles for swollen lymph glands.
- Regular self-exams can help detect changes in lymph glands.
- In rare cases, cancer cells spread to nearby lymph glands.
- The immune response involves the activation of lymph glands.