lymphangitis

[lim-fan-jahy-tis]

noun, plural lym·phan·git·i·des

[lim-fan-jit-i-deez] /ˌlɪm fænˈdʒɪt ɪˌdiz/. Pathology.

inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.

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

Historical Examples of lymphangitis

Consequently, lymphangitis may be considered as infectious and non-infectious.
Lameness of the Horse
John Victor Lacroix
The appearance of the limb closely simulated an attack of lymphangitis.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot
Harry Caulton Reeks
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
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
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

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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lymphangitis in Medicine

lymphangitis

[lĭm′făn-jī′tĭs]

Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.