node

Noun
  1. A connecting point at which several lines come together (synset 113934060)
    is a type of: connection, connexion, link - a connecting shape
  2. Any thickened enlargement (synset 113918679)
    is a type of: convex shape, convexity - a shape that curves or bulges outward
    same as: knob, thickening
  3. (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge (synset 113174985)
    referred to in: botany, phytology - the branch of biology that studies plants
    is a type of: enation, plant process - a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
    is a part of: stalk, stem - a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
    same as: leaf node
  4. (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system (synset 108515608)
    referred to in: natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    is a type of: point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
  5. (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane (synset 108515452)
    referred to in: astronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
    is a type of: celestial point - a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
    subtypes:
    • ascending node - the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going north
    • descending node - the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going south
  6. The source of lymph and lymphocytes (synset 105437672)
    is a type of: lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue - tissue making up the lymphatic system
    subtypes:
    • axillary node - any of the lymph glands of the armpit; fights infections in the neck and chest and arm regions
    • peter's gland, peyer's patch - any of several lymph nodes in the walls of the intestines near the junction of the ileum and colon
    • bubo - a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis
    is a part of:
    • immune system - a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response
    • cardiovascular system, circulatory system - the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body
    same as: lymph gland, lymph node
  7. Any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part (synset 105272412)
    is a type of: solid body substance - the solid parts of the body
    subtypes: nodule - a small node
  8. (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network (synset 103832647)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically
    is a part of: computer network - (computer science) a network of computers
    same as: client, guest

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