Oncology Terms

noun a cell that is capable of developing into a new organism when fertilized in animals and plants

• Germ cells are the reproductive cells that give rise to gametes in organisms.
• Did you know germ cells are responsible for producing eggs and sperm?
• Those little germ cells are like the building blocks for making babies.
• Just like how germ cells are the foundation of new life, creativity is the germ cell of innovation.

noun an inflammation of the lymph nodes

• Lymphadenitis is the inflammation of the lymph nodes due to an infection.
• I heard that lymphadenitis can be really painful.
• Dealing with lymphadenitis is a real pain in the neck.
• The lymphadenitis of rumors spread quickly through the small town.