lymphadenitis

[lim-fad-n-ahy-tis, lim-fuh-dn-]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of a lymphatic gland.

lymphadenitis

/ lɪmˌfædɪˈnaɪtɪs, ˌlɪmfæd- /

noun

1. inflammation of a lymph node

Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphadenitis¹

First recorded in 1875–80; lymph- + aden- + -itis

Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphadenitis¹

C19: New Latin. See _lymph , _adenitis

Example Sentences

A few hours' duration of nasal diphtheria suffices for the development of a severe lymphadenitis, especially at the angles of the jaw.

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The characters of the lymphadenitis vary with the nature of the irritant.

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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.

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Still, nasal diphtheria may occur without much lymphadenitis; as, for instance, when the blood-vessels are very numerous and superficial, and thereby give rise to slight hemorrhages at the very beginning of the sickness.

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It is usually a mere erythema, but in some instances lymphangitis, lymphadenitis, phlegmonous inflammation, with diffuse suppuration, may result.

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