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node  (nd)

n.

1. A knob, knot, protuberance, or swelling.

2.

a. Botany The point on a stem where a leaf is attached or has been attached; a joint.

b. See knot¹.

3. Physics A point or region of virtually zero amplitude in a periodic system.

4. Mathematics The point at which a continuous curve crosses itself.

5. Computer Science A terminal in a computer network.

6. Astronomy

a. Either of two diametrically opposite points at which the orbit of a planet intersects the ecliptic.

b. Either of two points at which the orbit of a satellite intersects the orbital plane of a planet.

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[Middle English, lump in the flesh, from Latin ndus, knot; see ned- in Indo-European roots.]

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node

Noun

1. Bot the point on a plant stem from which the leaves grow

2. Maths a point at which a curve crosses itself

3. a knot or knob

4. Physics a point in a vibrating body at which there is practically no vibration

5. Anat any natural bulge or swelling: lymph node

6. Astron either of the two points at which the orbit of a body intersects the path of the sun or the orbit of another body [Latin nodus knot]

nodal adj

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node  (nd)

1. Anatomy A small mass or lump of body tissue that either occurs naturally, as in the case of lymph nodes, or is a result of disease.

2. Botany

a. A point on a stem where a leaf is or has been attached.

b. A swelling or lump on a tree; a knob or knot.

3. Physics A point or region of a vibrating or oscillating system, such as the standing wave of a vibrating guitar string, at which the amplitude of the vibration or oscillation is zero. Harmonic frequencies in oscillating systems always have nodes. Compare antinode.

4. Astronomy

a. Either of the two points on the celestial sphere at which the path of a revolving body, such as the Moon, a planet, or a comet, intersects the ecliptic. The point at which the body traverses from south of the ecliptic to north is the ascending node. The opposite point, when the body traverses the ecliptic from north to south, is the descending node.

b. Either of the two points at which the orbit of an artificial satellite intersects the equatorial plane of the planet it is orbiting.

5. Computer Science A computer or a peripheral that is connected to a network.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	node - a connecting point at which several lines come together connexion, link, connection - a connecting shape
	2.	node - any thickened enlargement thickening, knob convex shape, convexity - a shape that curves or bulges outward
	3.	node - (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge leaf node phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants plant process, enation - a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ stalk, stem - a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
	4.	node - (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location; "she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street" antinode - (physics) the point of maximum displacement in a periodic system
	5.	node - (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane astronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole ascending node - the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going north celestial point - a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) descending node - the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going south
	6.	node - the source of lymph and lymphocytes lymph gland, lymph node lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue - tissue making up the lymphatic system 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 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 bubo - a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis
	7.	node - any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part solid body substance - the solid parts of the body nodule - a small node
	8.	node - (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network client, guest computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically computer network - (computer science) a network of computers computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

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node

noun nodule, growth, swelling, knot, lump, bump, bud, knob, protuberance

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A location in a mobility system where a movement requirement is originated, processed for onward movement, or terminated.