lymphangitis

American  

[lim-fan-jahy-tis] / ˌlɪm fænˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

Also lymphangiitis

noun

Pathology.

plural

lymphangitides

1. inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.

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lymphangitis British  

/ ˌlɪmfænˈdʒaɪtɪs, ˌlɪmfænˈdʒɪtɪk /

noun

1. inflammation of one or more of the lymphatic vessels

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Other Word Forms

• lymphangitic adjective

Etymology

Origin of lymphangitis

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

Example Sentences

Excluding glanders, in the majority of instances, lymphangitis in the horse, such as frequently affects the hind legs, is due to the local introduction of infectious material into the tissues as a result of wounds.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

These vessels may share in the inflammation and be the seat of lymphangitis, or they may show no evidence of the passage of the noxa.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Consequently, lymphangitis may be considered as infectious and non-infectious.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

Lymphangitis is most frequently occasioned by the introduction of septic material into the tissues; consequently, infectious lymphangitis is more frequently observed than the non-infectious type.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

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.