adenitis

American

[ad-n-ahy-tis] / ˌæd nˈaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

lymphadenitis.

adenitis British

/ ˌædəˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of a gland or lymph node

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Etymology

Origin of adenitis

First recorded in 1840–50; aden- + -itis

Example Sentences

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After being given pain relief, Rhys settled down and was discharged with a diagnosis of mesenteric adenitis - a common condition thought to be caused by a viral infection.

From BBC

The adenitis and peri-adenitis is of secondary nature, the irritation being in the mouth, pharynx, and nares.

From Project Gutenberg

Cold applied over the great vessels of the neck promptly abstracts heat from the blood, while it diminishes the pharyngitis, adenitis, and cellulitis; which is an important gain.

From Project Gutenberg

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