Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (PGL)
lymphadenopathy
persistent generalized lymphadenopathy
A condition in which HIV continues to produce chronic painless swellings in the lymph nodes during the latency period.
Mentioned in: AIDS
lymphadenopathy
(limfad´
nop´thē),
n a disease process that involves a lymph node or nodes.
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).
persistent generalized lymphadenopathy
1. AIDS lymphadenopathy 2. AIDS
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