Nodes

Summary Information: Nodes

Nodes: Nodes, also known as lymph nodes, are glands that consist of lymphatic tissues enclosed by a fibrous capsule. Nodes contain scavenging white blood cells that fight infection and prevent its spread to more areas of the body. Nodes and act as filters that strain out potentially harmful pathogens and microorganisms from lymph fluid that has drained from tissues or organs before it is returned to the venous circulation. Swollen nodes are often a sign of disease or infection. Many nodes are found in the axilla and groin areas.

Nodes contain sinuses, germinal centers, trabeculae, scavenger cells, and reticular fibers. Conditions that can afflict nodes include lymphadenopathy, cat scratch fever, swollen lymph nodes, metastasis of cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma.

Closely Related Organs: Nodes

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Nodes:

• Lymph nodes
• Immune system
• Circulatory system
• Veins
• Glands
• Axilla
• Groin
• Efferent lymph vessel
• Microorganisms
• Pathogens

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Nodes

The following conditions are related to the organ: Nodes:

• Cat scratch fever
• Lymphadenopathy
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Metastasis of cancer
• Leukemia
• Lymphoma

Other Names: Nodes

The following are other names for the organ: Nodes:

• Lymph glands
• Lymph nodes

Sub Parts: Nodes

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Nodes:

• Lymph
• Lymphatic tissue
• Lymph node capsule
• Lymph node sinus
• Germinal centers
• Trabeculae
• Scavenger cells
• Afferent lymph vessels
• Efferent lymph vessel
• Reticular fibers
• White blood cells

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Nodes

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Nodes:

• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Tender lymph nodes
• Edema/swelling around lymph node
• Fatigue
• Infections
• Night sweats
• Weight loss
• Fever

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