Lymph Node (Noun)
Meaning
The source of lymph and lymphocytes.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lymph node acts as a filter for the lymph fluid, trapping pathogens and activating the immune response.
- Lymph nodes are the primary sites where lymphocytes are activated and proliferate in response to infection.
- The lymph node is responsible for the production and maturation of lymphocytes, which are then released into the bloodstream.
- The lymph fluid that flows through the lymph node contains a high concentration of lymphocytes, which are essential for the immune response.
- The lymph node is the site where lymphocytes interact with antigens, leading to the activation of the immune response and the production of antibodies.