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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of lymphadenitis

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

Example Sentences

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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.

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

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

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

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