adenolymphocele
|ad-e-no-lym-pho-cele|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˈlɪmfəsil/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˈlɪmfəsiːl/
cystic lymph node swelling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenolymphocele' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland', 'lympho-' meaning 'lymph', and '-cele' meaning 'swelling' or 'tumor'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'adenolymphocele' was formed by combining Greek roots to describe a specific medical condition involving lymph nodes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'swelling of a gland', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to cystic swellings in lymph nodes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cystic swelling of a lymph node, often due to obstruction or inflammation.
The patient was diagnosed with an adenolymphocele in the cervical region.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 03:51