lymphangitis
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Origin of lymphangitis
First recorded in 1835–45; lymphang(i)- + -itis
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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
Nail punctures resulting in infection frequently cause an infectious lymphangitis and a marked and painful swelling of the legs supervenes.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
The lymphatic cords and glands are found with all the lesions of lymphangitis.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
The exudation lies within the larger lymph-spaces, and is therefore sometimes designated as the result of a lymphangitis, the deep-seated, wider lymph-spaces being concerned rather than those more superficial.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
By giving careful attention to the regimen and providing regular exercise for susceptible subjects, this type of lymphangitis is often forestalled.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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