| 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) |
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| benign lymphadenosis | <haematology, virology> Self limiting disorder of lymphoid tissue caused by infection with Epstein Barr virus (infectious mononucleosis). Characterised by the appearance of many large lymphoblasts in the circulation. (13 Nov 1997) |
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| malignant lymphadenosis | An obsolete term for malignant lymphoma. (05 Mar 2000) |