adenopathy

[ ad-n-op-uh-thee ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. enlargement or disease of the glands, especially the lymphatic glands: lymphadenopathy.

   a patient with prominent adenopathy.

adenopathy

/ ˌædɪˈnɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. enlargement of the lymph nodes
2. enlargement of a gland

Other Words From

• ad·e·no·path·ic [ad-n-, uh, -, path, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of adenopathy¹

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

Example Sentences

This adenopathy is marked, discrete and painful, the glands often exquisitely tender on pressure.

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