Lymphatic System Disorders

noun a disease characterized by the gross enlargement of an area of the body, especially the limbs, caused by obstruction of the lymphatic vessels

• Elephantiasis is a condition characterized by the enlargement and hardening of limbs due to obstruction of the lymphatic vessels.
• I heard that elephantiasis can cause severe swelling in certain parts of the body.
• Man, that disease that makes your limbs look like an elephant's is no joke.
• The corruption in the government had spread like a form of elephantiasis, affecting every aspect of society.

noun a chronic condition characterized by excess lymph fluid that causes swelling in the body's tissues

• Lymphoedema is a chronic condition characterized by swelling in the arms or legs due to a blockage in the lymphatic system.
• My aunt has been dealing with lymphoedema for years and it can be quite uncomfortable for her.
• Dealing with lymphoedema is a real pain in the neck, but my mom manages it well.
• The lymphoedema of bureaucracy can slow down the progress of any project.

noun a condition characterized by inflammation of a gland, especially a lymph node

• The patient was diagnosed with cervical adenitis after experiencing swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck.
• My friend had to get surgery for adenitis in her armpit.
• I heard adenitis can be a real pain in the butt.
• Dealing with adenitis felt like having a roadblock in my immune system.