persistent generalized lymphadenopathy

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Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (PGL)

A condition in which HIV continues to produce chronic painless swellings in the lymph nodes during the latency period.

Mentioned in: AIDS

lymphadenopathy

(limfad´

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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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