lymphadenitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lymphadenitis
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The trite phrase that "the tissues are bathed in lymph" should make clear the reason for the frequent occurrence of infectious lymphangitis and lymphadenitis.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
It is possible for gonococci to lie latent in the inguinal glands for long periods, and only give rise to lymphadenitis if the glands be subsequently subjected to injury.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
The diagnosis of septic lymphadenitis is usually easy.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
True, I have more frequently seen relapses after mild cases—which, fortunately, are in the majority—but the disease has also recurred where originally high fever and an extensive lymphadenitis proved it to be a severe case.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
It is usually a mere erythema, but in some instances lymphangitis, lymphadenitis, phlegmonous inflammation, with diffuse suppuration, may result.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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