A lymph gland is a small part of your body's immune system that helps fight off germs and protect you from getting sick. It's like a small filter that catches harmful things and helps your body stay healthy. Full definition
If the disease is contracted, infected people may feel as if they have the flu, with swollen lymph glands or muscle aches and pains that last a month or more. (americanhumane.org)
A blocked lymph gland can also be to blame. (health.com)
Any obvious tumors and affected lymph glands will be removed and sent in to the laboratory for analysis. (puppys-place.com)