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

Sometimes the lymphadenitis is of an acute character, and the tendency is towards the formation of an abscess.

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In uncomplicated diphtheritic laryngitis I expect no lymphadenitis.

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

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