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adenitis /ad·e·ni·tis/ (ad″ĕ-ni´tis) inflammation of a gland. Bartholin adenitis inflammation of the greater vestibular gland (Bartholin's gland) resulting from acute infection of the gland. cervical adenitis a condition characterized by enlarged, inflamed, and tender lymph nodes of the neck; seen in certain infectious diseases of children, such as acute throat infections. mesenteric adenitis see under lymphadenitis. vestibular adenitis chronic inflammation of the lesser vestibular glands, producing small, extremely painful ulcerations of the vestibular mucosa. cervical adenitis Etymology: L, cervix + Gk, aden, gland, itis, inflammation an abnormal condition characterized by enlarged, tender lymph nodes of the neck. It often occurs in association with acute infections of the throat. Most lymph nodes respond well to oral antibiotic treatment. However, some may need to be opened and drained. Children often present with associated fever. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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