lymphangitis

[ lim-fan-jahy-tis ]

/ ˌlɪm fænˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun, plural lym·phan·git·i·des [lim-fan-jit-i-deez] /ˌlɪm fænˈdʒɪt ɪˌdiz/. Pathology.

inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.

Nearby words

Also lym·phan·gi·i·tis

[lim-fan-jee-ahy-tis, lim-fan-] /lɪmˌfæn dʒiˈaɪ tɪs, ˌlɪm fæn-/.

Origin of lymphangitis

First recorded in 1835–45; lymphang(i)- + -itis

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Examples from the Web for lymphangitis

The lymphatic cords and glands are found with all the lesions of lymphangitis.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture
Sporadic cases of this kind are to be seen occasionally, and are apparently caused by repeated attacks of lymphangitis.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix
Excessive suppuration, lymphangitis, and gangrene are causes of a fatal termination by exhaustion.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture
In this particular instance it is demonstrated by the laminitis and lymphangitis of the previously sound limb.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks

When greasy heels are complicated by lymphangitis we have a condition very much resembling that of farcy.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture

British Dictionary definitions for lymphangitis

lymphangitis

/ (ˌlɪmfænˈdʒaɪtɪs) /

noun plural -gitides (-ˈdʒɪtɪˌdiːz)

inflammation of one or more of the lymphatic vessels

Derived Formslymphangitic (ˌlɪmfænˈdʒɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for lymphangitis

C19: see lymph, angio-, -itis

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Medicine definitions for lymphangitis

lymphangitis

[ lĭm′făn-jī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.