lymphadenopathy
|lymph-ad-e-nop-a-thy|
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/ˌlɪmfˌædəˈnɒpəθi/
swollen lymph nodes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lymphadenopathy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'lymph' meaning 'water' and 'aden' meaning 'gland', combined with 'pathy' meaning 'disease'.
Historical Evolution
'lymphadenopathy' was formed from the Greek words 'lymph' and 'aden', and eventually became the modern English word 'lymphadenopathy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'disease of the lymph glands', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disease or condition affecting the lymph nodes, often characterized by swelling.
The patient was diagnosed with lymphadenopathy after the doctor noticed swollen lymph nodes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 05:56