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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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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 Lacroix, John Victor

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 Thomson, Alexis

The trite phrase that "the tissues are bathed in lymph" should make clear the reason for the frequent occurrence of infectious lymphangitis and lymphadenitis.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

The diagnosis of septic lymphadenitis is usually easy.

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

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