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positive axillary lymph node

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1 Definition of positive axillary lymph node

Meaning of positive axillary lymph node: A lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread.

A lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread. This spread is determined by surgically removing some of the lymph nodes and examining them under a microscope to see whether cancer cells are present.

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