axillary node

noun

Meaning

A small, bean-shaped gland located in the underarm that filters lymph fluid and helps the immune system fight infections.

Examples

The surgeon removed a suspicious axillary node for biopsy to check for the spread of cancer.
An enlarged axillary node can sometimes be a sign of a localized infection in the arm or chest.

Synonyms: underarm lymph node, axillary lymph node

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axillary node

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæksɪlɛri noʊd

Definition

A small, bean-shaped gland located in the underarm that filters lymph fluid and helps the immune system fight infections.

Examples

The surgeon removed a suspicious axillary node for biopsy to check for the spread of cancer.
An enlarged axillary node can sometimes be a sign of a localized infection in the arm or chest.
Lymphatic drainage from the breast primarily flows into the axillary node chain.

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