Clinical Diagnosis · Lymphatic System · Medium
Lymphadenopathy
Meaning: Enlargement of the small bean-shaped immune glands, such as those in the neck, armpit or groin, from infection, inflammation or cancer.
In practice: Painless cervical lymphadenopathy in the young man prompted a biopsy to exclude lymphoma.
Word parts
- -pathy means disease or disorder
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