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What Does Swollen Glands Sinus Headache Swollen Gums And Cold Sores Mean?
Lymph nodes are found throughout your body. They are an important part of your immune system. Lymph nodes help your body recognize and fight germs, infections, and other foreign substances.
The term "swollen glands" refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes.
In a child, a node is considered enlarged if it is more than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) in diameter.
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Swollen glands; Glands - swollen; Lymph nodes -...
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