- axillary lymph node
- A lymph node in the armpit region that drains lymph channels from the breast.
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axillary lymph node
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Positive axillary lymph node — A positive axillary lymph node is a lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread. This spread is determined by surgically removing some of the lymph nodes and examining them under a microscope to see whether cancer… … Wikipedia
axillary lymph node dissection — Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary dissection … English dictionary of cancer terms
positive axillary lymph node — A lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread. This spread is determined by surgically removing some of the lymph nodes and examining them under a microscope to see whether cancer cells are present … English dictionary of cancer terms
negative axillary lymph node — A lymph node in the armpit that is free of cancer … English dictionary of cancer terms
lymph node — One of numerous round, oval, or bean shaped bodies located along the course of lymphatic vessels, varying greatly in size (1–25 mm in diameter) and usually presenting a depressed area, the hilum, on one side through which blood vessel s enter and … Medical dictionary
Axillary lymph nodes — Infobox Lymph Name = PAGENAME Latin = nodi lymphoidei axillares GraySubject = 178 GrayPage = 699 Caption = Lymphatics of the mamma, and the axillary glands Caption2 = 2. Axillary lymphatic plexus 4. Cubital lymph nodes (not part of the lymph node … Wikipedia
Lymph node — A Lymph node (] MedullaThere are two named structures in the medulla: * The medullary cords are cords of lymphatic tissue, and include plasma cells and B cells * The medullary sinuses (or sinusoids ) are vessel like spaces separating the… … Wikipedia
lymph node — noun the source of lymph and lymphocytes (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑lymph gland, ↑node • Hypernyms: ↑lymphatic tissue, ↑lymphoid tissue • Hyponyms: ↑axillary node, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Pectoral axillary lymph nodes — Infobox Lymph Name = PAGENAME Latin = nodi lymphoidei axillares pectorales GraySubject = 178 GrayPage = 699 Caption = Lymphatics of the mamma, and the axillary glands Caption2 = 2. Axillary lymphatic plexus 4. Cubital lymph nodes (not part of the … Wikipedia
Subscapular axillary lymph nodes — Infobox Lymph Name = PAGENAME Latin = nodi lymphoidei axillares subscapulares GraySubject = 178 GrayPage = 699 Caption = Lymphatics of the mamma, and the axillary glands Caption2 = 2. Axillary lymphatic plexus 4. Cubital lymph nodes (not part of… … Wikipedia
