adenopathy

[ ad-n-op-uh-thee ]

noun

, Pathology.

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

   a patient with prominent adenopathy.

adenopathy

/ ˌædɪˈnɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. enlargement of the lymph nodes
2. enlargement of a gland

Other Words From

• ad·e·no·path·ic [ad-n-, uh, -, path, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of adenopathy¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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