| lymphaden | Synonym: lymph node. Origin: Lymph-+ G. Aden, gland (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lymphadenectomy | Excision of lymph nodes. Origin: Lymphadeno-+ G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphadenitis | <pathology> Inflammation of lymph nodes. (18 Nov 1997) |
| lymphadeno- | The lymph nodes. Origin: L. Lympha, spring water, + G. Aden, gland (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphadenography | Radiographic visualization of lymph nodes after injection of a contrast medium; lymphography. Origin: Lymphadeno-+ G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphadenoid | Relating to, or resembling, or derived from a lymph node. Origin: Lymphadeno-+ G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphadenoid goiter | <endocrinology> Inflammation of the thyroid gland without the formation of pus. Noninfectious nonbacterial thyroid inflammation. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lymphadenoma | <oncology, tumour> See Lymphoma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lymphadenomatosis | An obsolete term for a condition characterised by the presence of several to numerous enlarged lymph nodes, as in lymphosarcoma or Hodgkin's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphadenopathy | <clinical sign> Swelling of the lymph nodes. Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease (18 Nov 1997) |
| lymphadenopathy-associated virus | <virology> A type of retrovirus (human immunodeficiency virus) that is responsible for the fatal illness acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Two strains have been identified. Type 1: the retrovirus recognised as the agent that induces AIDS. Type 2: a virus closely related to HIV-1 that also leads to immune suppression. HIV-2 is not as virulent as HIV-1 and is epidemic only in West Africa. Acronym: HIV (11 Nov 1997) |
| lymphadenosis | The basic underlying proliferative process that results in enlargement of lymph nodes, as in lymphocytic leukaemia and certain inflammations. Origin: Lymphadeno-+ G. -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphadenovarix | Varicose deformity of a lymph node associated with lymphangiectasis. Origin: Lymphadeno-+ L. Varix (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphagogue | An agent that increases the formation and flow of lymph. Origin: Lymph + G. Agogos, drawing forth (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangeitis | <medicine> Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels. Alternative forms: lymphangitis. Origin: NL, from L. Lympha lymph + Gr. Vessel + -itis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |