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lymphangitis
[ lim-fan-jahy-tis ]
/ ˌlɪm fænˈdʒaɪ tɪs /
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noun, plural lym·phan·git·i·des [lim-fan-jit-i-deez]. /ˌlɪm fænˈdʒɪt ɪˌdiz/. Pathology.
inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.
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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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British Dictionary definitions for lymphangitis
lymphangitis
/ (ˌlɪmfænˈdʒaɪtɪs) /
noun plural -gitides (-ˈdʒɪtɪˌdiːz)
inflammation of one or more of the lymphatic vessels
Derived forms of lymphangitis
lymphangitic (ˌlɪmfænˈdʒɪtɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for lymphangitis
C19: see lymph, angio-, -itis
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