ganglios linfáticos
/ɡanɡljos linfatikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'nodes lymph' is translated into Spanish as ganglios linfáticos.
This phrase refers to the small organs in the immune system that filter lymph fluid.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of ganglios (nodes or ganglia) and linfáticos (lymphatic).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a masculine plural noun phrase, so both the noun and the adjective must be plural and masculine. The singular form is ganglio linfático.
Did you know?
- While ganglios linfáticos is the medical term, a patient might describe them as bolitas, a diminutive that softens the medical nature of the symptom.
- The word ganglio shares a root with the English word 'ganglion', but in Spanish it is the primary term for lymph nodes, whereas English uses 'node'.
- In botany, the word ganglio is used to describe certain swelling or nodules in plants, showing the word's application outside of human anatomy.
Examples in context
- Los ganglios linfáticos ayudan a filtrar los fluidos del cuerpoThe lymph nodes help filter the body's fluids
- Me duelen los ganglios de la gargantaMy throat lymph nodes are hurting
- El médico encontró inflamación en los ganglios linfáticos del paciente.The doctor found inflammation in the patient's lymph nodes.
- No te preocupes, es común que tengas ganglios inflamados cuando tienes un resfriado.Don't worry, it's common to have swollen lymph nodes when you have a cold.
- Los ganglios linfáticos filtran la infección.The lymph nodes filter the infection.
- El médico revisó mis ganglios linfáticos.The doctor checked my lymph nodes.
- Hay inflamación en los ganglios linfáticos.There is inflammation in the lymph nodes.
Example conversation
Mateo is telling Lucía why he is visiting the clinic.
- MateoMe duele el cuello, Lucía.My neck hurts, Lucía.
- LucíaParece que tienes los ganglios linfáticos inflamados.It looks like your lymph nodes are swollen.
- MateoSí, por eso voy al médico ahora.Yes, that's why I'm going to the doctor now.
- LucíaEspero que te sientas mejor pronto.I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
