kulani
kuláni with stress marks
lymph node
Usage Note
Kulani is the common Tagalog term for a swollen lymph node, particularly in the neck or groin, and is used in both medical and lay conversation. Filipinos often notice kulani as a sign of infection or illness and may consult a doctor when they feel a lump.
Examples
" May kulani sa leeg ko. "
Natural Translation
There's a lymph node in my neck.
Literal Translation
There-is lymph-node in-the neck my.
" Lumaki ang kulani sa leeg niya dahil sa impeksyon. "
Natural Translation
His/Her lymph node in the neck swelled because of the infection.
Literal Translation
Grew the lymph-node in-the neck his/her because of the infection.
" Sinabi ng doktor na kailangang suriin ang kulani na lumaki dahil maaaring tanda ito ng mas malubhang sakit. "
Natural Translation
The doctor said the swollen lymph node needs to be examined because it could be a sign of a more serious illness.
Literal Translation
Said by-the doctor that needs to-be-examined the lymph-node that grew because possibly sign this of more serious illness.
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