lymphadenopathy (redirected from Enlarged lymph nodes)

lymphadenopathy /lym·phad·e·nop·a·thy/ (-op´ah-the) disease of the lymph nodes.

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angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy , angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy with dysproteinemia (AILD) a systemic lymphoma-like disorder characterized by malaise, generalized lymphadenopathy, and constitutional symptoms; it is a nonmalignant hyperimmune reaction to chronic antigenic stimulation.

dermatopathic lymphadenopathy  regional lymph node enlargement associated with melanoderma and other dermatoses marked by chronic erythroderma.

immunoblastic lymphadenopathy  angioimmunoblastic l.

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lym·phad·e·nop·a·thy (lm-fdn-p-th, lmf-dn-)

n.

A chronic, abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually associated with disease.

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lymphadenopathy (lim·f·d·n·p·thē),

n a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the size of the lymph nodes or lymph vessels.

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lymphadenopathy

(limfad´nop´thē),
n a disease process that involves a lymph node or nodes.

lymphadenopathy, generalized,

n the involvement of all or several regionally separated groups of lymph nodes by a systemic disorder.

lymphadenopathy, persistent generalized (PGL),

n a swelling of the lymph nodes that is associated with HIV infection and AIDS. See acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

lymphadenopathy, regional,

n the involvement of nodes draining a specific region (e.g., submental nodes draining the middle of the lower lip, floor of the oral cavity, skin of the chin).

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lymphadenopathy

disease of the lymph nodes.

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algal lymphadenopathy

enlargement and bright green coloration of lymph nodes caused by the presence of Prototheca spp.

hilar lymphadenopathy

enlargement of the tracheobronchial and pulmonary lymph nodes.