lymphadenopathy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.

Pronunciation

/lɪmfædəˈnɒpəθi/

Word forms

lymphadenopathy lymphadenopathies

Etymology

From lymph- + adenopathy, from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “nymph, bride”) + Ancient Greek ἀδήν (adḗn, “gland”) + πάσχω (páskhō, “to suffer”).

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