phylum. 1  Biology. the primary subdivision of a taxonomic kingdom, grouping together all classes of organisms that have the same body plan. 2  Linguistics. a category consisting of language stocks that, because of cognates in vocabulary, are considered likely to be related by common origin. Compare stock (def 13).
There are between 500 and 600 lymph nodes in the average adult human body.
Lymph Nodes are the filters and cleaning stations for our body`s waste. Varying in size from a pea to a broad bean you have up to 1,000 lymph nodes placed around the body. With up to 300 in the stomach the rest are placed in and around our joints for protection and internal organs.