Definition

A condition where one or more lymph nodes become swollen and inflamed, often due to infection or disease.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with lymphadenitis after examining her swollen lymph nodes.

Conversation

I heard that my cousin has been diagnosed with lymphadenitis.

Oh no, that sounds serious! What does that mean?

It’s basically inflammation of the lymph nodes; she’s been feeling pretty unwell.

I hope she gets better soon; that must be really uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lymphadenitis → It is formed from "lymph" (from Latin *lympha*, meaning clear water or lymphatic fluid) and "aden" (from Greek *aden*, meaning gland) and "-itis" (from Greek *itis*, meaning inflammation). The word describes the inflammation of the lymph nodes or glands.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lymph' as the clear fluid in your body and 'aden' as glands that can become inflamed, which is what 'lymphadenitis' means.

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