lymphadenopathy
English
editEtymology
editFrom lymph- + adenopathy, from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “nymph, bride”) + Ancient Greek ἀδήν (adḗn, “gland”) + πάσχω (páskhō, “to suffer”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editlymphadenopathy (plural lymphadenopathies)
- (medicine) An abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.
Synonyms
edit- adenitis (often synonymous)
- adenopathy (often synonymous)
- lymphadenitis (often synonymous)
- lymphitis (often synonymous)
Derived terms
editRelated terms
editTranslations
editabnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes
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