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lymphadenitis

American  
[lim-fad-n-ahy-tis, lim-fuh-dn-] / lɪmˌfæd nˈaɪ tɪs, ˌlɪm fə dn- /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a lymphatic gland.


lymphadenitis British  
/ lɪmˌfædɪˈnaɪtɪs, ˌlɪmfæd- /

noun

  1. inflammation of a lymph node

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Etymology

Origin of lymphadenitis

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

Example Sentences

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It is not, therefore, necessary in this place to discuss the diagnosis between the plague and malarial and other pernicious fevers, malignant typhus, epidemic dysentery, lymphadenitis, syphilitic buboes, parotitis, and so forth.

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

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

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

In uncomplicated diphtheritic laryngitis I expect no lymphadenitis.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Treatment.—The first indication is to discover and deal with the source of infection, and in the indolent forms of lymphadenitis this will usually be followed by recovery.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis