adenopathy

American  

[ad-n-op-uh-thee] / ˌæd nˈɒp ə θi /

noun

Pathology.

1. enlargement or disease of the glands, especially the lymphatic glands.

   a patient with prominent adenopathy.

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adenopathy British  

/ ˌædɪˈnɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. enlargement of the lymph nodes

2. enlargement of a gland

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Other Word Forms

• adenopathic adjective

Etymology

Origin of adenopathy

First recorded in 1875–80; adeno- + -pathy

Compare meaning

How does adenopathy compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• adenopathy vs. lymphadenopathy

Example Sentences

Other disorders noted as complicating variola are hydrocele and orchitis in the male, ovaritis in the female, gangrene of scrotum or labia, h�maturia, peritonitis, adenopathy and lymphangitis and arthritis, as well as peri-arthritic suppurative inflammation.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Lymphangitis and adenopathy are common complications of erysipelas, the former betrayed in thickened and often knotted cords, which may be felt radiating from involved areas to neighboring glands.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various