positive axillary lymph node

Definition / meaning of positive axillary lymph node

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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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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