ganglios linfáticos
/ɡanɡljos linfatikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'lymph nodes' is translated into Spanish as ganglios linfáticos.
The term refers to small organs in the immune system that filter lymph fluid and help fight infection.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of ganglios (nodes/ganglia) and linfáticos (lymphatic).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Dominican Republic, some people refer to lymph nodes as gánguillos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is ganglio linfático. The phrase is masculine and plural, so both the noun and the adjective must end in -os.
Did you know?
- While a doctor uses ganglios linfáticos, a person in a casual setting might describe swollen nodes as having bolitas (little balls) under the skin. This diminutive is a common way Spanish speakers soften the description of a physical symptom.
- The word ganglio shares its root with the English word 'ganglion', which comes from the Greek 'ganglion' meaning 'knot' or 'swelling'.
- The term ganglio can be used in Spanish to refer to any anatomical cluster of nerve cells, a meaning far broader than the lymphatic focus of 'lymph node' in English.
Examples in context
- Los ganglios linfáticos son esenciales para el sistema inmunológico humano.Lymph nodes are essential for the human immune system.
- Los nódulos linfáticos ayudan a filtrar y combatir infecciones en el cuerpo.Lymph nodes help filter and fight infections in the body.
- Los ganglios linfáticos filtran las toxinas del cuerpo.Lymph nodes filter toxins from the body.
- Siento dolor en los ganglios linfáticos del cuello.I feel pain in the lymph nodes of my neck.
- El médico revisó sus ganglios linfáticos.The doctor checked his lymph nodes.
Example conversation
María is telling Mateo about her doctor's visit.
- MaríaMe duele el cuello hoy.My neck hurts today.
- MateoEs por los ganglios linfáticos, ¿verdad?It's because of the lymph nodes, right?
- MaríaSí, el doctor dice que están inflamados.Yes, the doctor says they are swollen.
- MateoEspero que te sientas mejor, María.I hope you feel better, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
