adenitis

[ ad-n-ahy-tis ]

/ ˌæd nˈaɪ tɪs /

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noun Pathology.

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Origin of adenitis

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

Words nearby adenitis

Adenauer, adenectomy, Adenese, Adeni, adenine, adenitis, adeno-, adenocarcinoma, adenohypophysis, adenoid, adenoidal

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How to use adenitis in a sentence

Children suffering from adenitis should use a spray of Dobell's solution in the nose and throat three or four times daily.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.)|Grant Hague
The acute phlegmonous peri-adenitis of the submaxillary gland, known as angina Ludovici, is referred to at p. 597.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
In severe cases there may be a suppurative adenitis, or inflammation of the lymphatic glands which are fed from the affected part.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture
Adenitis takes place in the submaxillary, retro-maxillary, and sublingual glands of the affected side.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

The glands do not suppurate, but the adenitis may remain as a chronic manifestation in scrofulous subjects.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for adenitis

adenitis

/ (ˌædəˈnaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of a gland or lymph node

Word Origin for adenitis

C19: New Latin, from adeno- + -itis

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