adenopathy

American

[ad-n-op-uh-thee] / ˌæd nˈɒp ə θi /

noun

Pathology.

enlargement or disease of the glands, especially the lymphatic glands.

a patient with prominent adenopathy.

adenopathy British

/ ˌædɪˈnɒpəθɪ /

noun

enlargement of the lymph nodes
enlargement of a gland

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Derived Forms

adenopathic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of adenopathy

First recorded in 1875–80; adeno- + -pathy

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