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lymphadenoma

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[lim-fad-n-oh-muh, lim-fuh-dn-] / lɪmˌfæd nˈoʊ mə, ˌlɪm fə dn- /

noun

Pathology.
  • lymphadenomas,
    plural
  • lymphadenomata
    plural
  1. an enlarged lymph node.


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Etymology

Origin of lymphadenoma

First recorded in 1870–75; lymph- + aden- + -oma

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It may simulate lymphadenoma, because, in certain forms of the disease, the lymph glands, especially those in the neck, axilla, and groin, are greatly enlarged.

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

Diagnosis.—The chief importance lies in differentiating tuberculous disease from lympho-sarcoma and from lymphadenoma, and this is usually possible from the history and from the nature of the enlargement.

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

Diagnosis.—Considerable difficulty attends the diagnosis of lymphadenoma at an early stage.

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

Treatment.—In the acute form of lymphadenoma, treatment is of little avail.

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

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