Lymphadenitis

Pronunciation: /lɪmfˌædəˈnaɪtɪs/

Definitions of lymphadenitis

noun an inflammation of the lymph nodes

Example Sentences

A1 Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with lymphadenitis.

B1 Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat lymphadenitis.

B2 Lymphadenitis can be caused by bacterial or viral infections.

C1 Chronic lymphadenitis may require more aggressive treatment.

C2 Complications of untreated lymphadenitis can lead to serious health issues.

Examples of lymphadenitis in a Sentence

formal Lymphadenitis is the inflammation of the lymph nodes due to an infection.

informal I heard that lymphadenitis can be really painful.

slang Dealing with lymphadenitis is a real pain in the neck.

figurative The lymphadenitis of rumors spread quickly through the small town.

Grammatical Forms of lymphadenitis

• past tense: lymphadenitis-ed
• plural: lymphadenitises
• comparative: more lymphadenitis
• superlative: most lymphadenitis
• present tense: lymphadenitis
• future tense: will lymphadenitis
• perfect tense: have lymphadenitis-ed
• continuous tense: is lymphadenitising
• singular: lymphadenitis
• positive degree: lymphadenitis
• infinitive: to lymphadenitis
• gerund: lymphadenitising
• participle: lymphadenitis-ing

Origin and Evolution of lymphadenitis

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'lymphadenitis' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'lympha' meaning clear water or lymph, 'aden' meaning gland, and the suffix '-itis' indicating inflammation.

Evolution of the word: The term 'lymphadenitis' has been consistently used in medical literature since its first known use in the 19th century to describe the inflammation of lymph nodes. Over time, advancements in medical understanding and technology have led to more precise diagnosis and treatment of lymphadenitis.