Lymphadenitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of lymph nodes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with lymphadenitis after complaining of swollen and tender lymph nodes in her neck.
- Lymphadenitis can occur in any part of the body, but it is most commonly seen in the neck, armpits, and groin area.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection causing the lymphadenitis in the patient's lymph nodes.
- The swollen and inflamed lymph nodes associated with lymphadenitis can be painful to the touch and may cause fever and chills.
- In some cases, lymphadenitis can be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition, such as lymphoma or tuberculosis.