lymphadenitis

[ lim-fad-n-ahy-tis, lim-fuh-dn- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of a lymphatic gland.

lymphadenitis

/ lɪmˌfædɪˈnaɪtɪs; ˌlɪmfæd- /

noun

1. inflammation of a lymph node

Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphadenitis¹

First recorded in 1875–80; lymph- + aden- + -itis

Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphadenitis¹

C19: New Latin. See lymph , adenitis

Example Sentences

It is usually a mere erythema, but in some instances lymphangitis, lymphadenitis, phlegmonous inflammation, with diffuse suppuration, may result.

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The characters of the lymphadenitis vary with the nature of the irritant.

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Cases of this kind invariably result in a septic lymphangitis, and frequently lymphadenitis also occurs, for the inguinal lymph glands are so situated that their becoming contaminated is almost certain.

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Still, nasal diphtheria may occur without much lymphadenitis; as, for instance, when the blood-vessels are very numerous and superficial, and thereby give rise to slight hemorrhages at the very beginning of the sickness.

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A few hours' duration of nasal diphtheria suffices for the development of a severe lymphadenitis, especially at the angles of the jaw.

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