lymphadenopathy

(noun)

An abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes

Related Terms

  • fastidious
  • myocarditis
  • Vasculitis
  • bacteremia
  • Endocarditis

Examples of lymphadenopathy in the following topics:

  • The Cardiovascular System

    • Lymphadenopathy is a term meaning disease of the lymph nodes due to infection, auto-immune disease, or malignancy.
    • It is also a symptom of cutaneous anthrax, measles and Human African trypanosomiasis, the latter two giving lymphadenopathy in lymph nodes in the neck.
  • Chancroid (Soft Chancre)

    • Between 30-60% of the patients can also develop lymphadenopathy.
  • Other Diseases and Epstein-Barr Virus

    • Symptoms of mono include fever, sore throat, pharyngitis, and swollen lymph glands (lymphadenopathy).
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