lymphangitis
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Origin of lymphangitis
First recorded in 1835–45; lymphang(i)- + -itis
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In cases of extensive lymphangitis, especially when there are repeated attacks, the vessels are obliterated by the formation of new connective tissue and a persistent solid œdema results, culminating in one form of elephantiasis.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
The discharge is almost diagnostic; it resembles somewhat the discharge which we have in greasy heels and in certain attacks of lymphangitis, but to the expert the specific discharge is characteristic.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
There are also disease-producing fungi which are responsible for certain affections in horses; among these the most important are mycotic lymphangitis, or sporotrichosis, and streptotrichosis.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
If this should be observed even on Saturday night and Sunday, there would be fewer cases of "Monday morning sickness," such as colics and lymphangitis.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
This disease has previously been known in this country as epizootic lymphangitis, or pseudo-farcy.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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