Buboes are swollen lymph nodes, specifically associated with bubonic plague.
Understanding Buboes
- Definition: According to the Mayo Clinic, a bubo is a swollen lymph node.
- Lymph Nodes: Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that act as filters within the body's immune system.
- Cause: Bubonic plague causes these lymph nodes to swell, resulting in the formation of buboes.
- Location: If a person has bubonic plague, buboes typically appear in the armpits, groin, or neck.
- Significance: The term "bubonic" itself is derived from the presence of these characteristic buboes.
