A term meaning “disease of the lymph nodes – lymph node enlargement”.
Disease of the lymph nodes, usually manifested as swelling of the nodes.
Enlargement of the lymph glands lymphadenopathy syndrome.
Any unusual condition of the lymph nodes.
Swelling of lymph glands, or nodes; often termed “swollen glands” Swollen, firm, and possibly tender lymph nodes are commonly found in the groin, armpits, and neck. The cause may range from an acute (short-lasting) infection like flu to lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Enlargement of the lymph nodes due to activation and proliferation of lymphocytes and phagocytes that is most often associated with infection or invasion of a lymph node by a tumor.
Abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes. Lymphadenopathy most commonly occurs in the lymph nodes located in one area of the body, but it may also occur simultaneously in several unconnected areas. Widespread lymphadenopathy is usually a result of a generalized infection in the body, an autoimmune disease, or a malignancy (cancer).
Enlargement of lymph nodes (LN), typically to greater than 1.5 cm. The increased size is caused by activation and proliferation of lymphocytes and phagocytic white blood cells within the node or by invasion of the node by tumor. Most often, lymphadenopathy is found in nodes involved in local, regional, or systemic infections; it results occasionally from cancers. Lymphadenopathy may also be found in an array of other, less common illnesses, including thyroiditis, thyrotoxicosis, autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), sarcoidosis, and drug reactions (e.g., phenytoin).