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lymphadenopathy

[ lim-fad-n-op-uh-thee, lim-fuh-dn- ]

noun

Pathology.
plural lymphadenopathies.
  1. chronically swollen lymph nodes.


lymphadenopathy

/ lɪmˌfædɪˈnɒpəθɪ; ˌlɪmfæd- /

noun

  1. a swelling of the lymph nodes, usually caused by inflammation associated with a viral infection such as rubella
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of lymphadenopathy1

First recorded in 1915–20; lymph- + adeno- + -pathy
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Attached to it was a referral note that read, “lymphadenopathy NYD,” which meant swollen lymph nodes that were “not yet diagnosed.”

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“As more information about the incidence and appearance of axillary lymphadenopathy following COVID-19 vaccination becomes available, it may be appropriate to change the duration of follow-up or final assessment recommendations,” the society said.

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The scan detected problems — pulmonary infiltrates and new lymphadenopathy, she said — and so she began receiving more opioid pain medication.

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Next thing I know stat stat CT angiogram was ordered for my neck which showed new infiltrates in my lungs superiorly and new pleural effusion since December 1 in addition to new mediastinal lymphadenopathy.

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He “needlessly suffered for decades with co-existing conditions common in HIV infected persons, including lymphadenopathy, neurotoxoplasmosis, muscle aches and joint pain,” the complaint states.

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