lymphoreticulosis /lym·pho·re·tic·u·lo·sis/ (-re-tik″ūl-o´sis) proliferation of the reticuloendothelial cells of the lymph nodes.
lymphoreticulosis
benign lymphoreticulosis cat-scratch fever.
lym·pho·re·tic·u·lo·sis (l m f -r-tky -l ss)n. Proliferation of the reticuloendothelial cells of the lymph nodes. |
lymphoreticulosis
[-retik′yəlō′sis]
Etymology: L, lympha + reticulum, little net; Gk, osis, condition
subacute granulomatous inflammation of lymphoid tissue with proliferation of reticuloendothelial cells, occurring most commonly as the result of a cat scratch. No causative agent is known. The disorder is characterized by the formation of an ulcerated papule at the site of the scratch, fever, and tender lymphadenopathy, sometimes progressing to suppuration. Also called cat scratch fever.
lymphoreticulosis
proliferation of the reticuloendothelial cells of the lymph nodes.
benign lymphoreticulosis
cat-scratch disease.
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