węzeł chłonny

Polish

Etymology

Literally, absorbent knot.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛw̃.zɛw ˈxwɔn.nɘ/, /ˈvɛn.zɛw ˈxwɔn.nɘ/
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  • Syllabification: wę‧zeł chłon‧ny

Noun

węzeł chłonny m inan

  1. lymph node, lymph gland (each of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen)
    Synonym: węzeł limfatyczny

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