lymphadenitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lymphadenitis
Example Sentences
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A few hours' duration of nasal diphtheria suffices for the development of a severe lymphadenitis, especially at the angles of the jaw.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Cases of this kind invariably result in a septic lymphangitis, and frequently lymphadenitis also occurs, for the inguinal lymph glands are so situated that their becoming contaminated is almost certain.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
It is possible for gonococci to lie latent in the inguinal glands for long periods, and only give rise to lymphadenitis if the glands be subsequently subjected to injury.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
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
Sometimes the lymphadenitis is of an acute character, and the tendency is towards the formation of an abscess.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
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