node
//noʊd//
Noun
nodeSingular
nodesPlural
1
A point of connection or intersection in a network or system.
Each node in the network is connected to at least two other nodes.
2
A point on a stem where a leaf or branch is attached.
New roots often grow from the nodes of the plant stem.
3
A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially a lymph node.
The doctor found a swollen lymph node in my neck.
4
A point in a computer network where data is transmitted, received, or stored.
Each node in the network can send and receive data.