CEFR C1

lymphadenopathy

noun

Meaning

Lymphadenopathy means an abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.

Examples

  • The article uses lymphadenopathy to mean an abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of....
  • The teacher asked students to find lymphadenopathy in the reading.

Synonyms: adenitis, adenopathy, lymphadenitis, lymphitis