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Lymph Nodes Neck Swollen

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Lymph Nodes Neck Swollen

ID 2945

Lymph nodes in neck are enlarged or swollen. Lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, are small lumps of tissue that contain white blood cells and help fight infection. Swollen lymph nodes are usually a sign of infection.

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Body areaNeck

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