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

Words nearby lymphangitis

lymphangioma, lymphangiophlebitis, lymphangioplasty, lymphangiosarcoma, lymphangiotomy, lymphangitis, lymphapheresis, lymphatic, lymphatic corpuscle, lymphatic duct, lymphatic leukemia

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How to use lymphangitis in a sentence

A sequel of chronic lymphangitis is a condition known as elephantiasis.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix
Consequently, lymphangitis may be considered as infectious and non-infectious.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix
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
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

Throbbing vessels are not always easily recognized if the subject is a victim of chronic lymphangitis.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix

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), adjective

Word Origin for lymphangitis

C19: see lymph, angio-, -itis

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Medical definitions for lymphangitis

lymphangitis

[ lĭm′făn-jī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.