node | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy) any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part | |
Related terms: | solid_body_substance nodule | |
2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,medicine,zoology) the source of lymph and lymphocytes | |
Synonyms: | lymph_node lymph_gland | |
Related terms: | lymphatic_tissue bubo axillary_node peter's_gland circulatory_system immune_system | |
3. | [ noun ] (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane | |
Related terms: | celestial_point ascending_node descending_node astronomy | |
4. | [ noun ] any thickened enlargement | |
Synonyms: | thickening knob | |
Related terms: | convex_shape | |
5. | [ noun ] (mathematics) a connecting point at which several lines come together | |
Related terms: | connection | |
6. | [ noun ] (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system | |
Related terms: | antinode point physics | |
7. | [ noun ] (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network | |
Synonyms: | guest client | |
Related terms: | computer computer_network computer_science | |
Similar spelling: |
nod Noyd note not Nott Noto Noda |