noun
- abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes, typically caused by infection, inflammation, or disease
Usage: medical term; often used in clinical diagnosis and pathology
Examples
- The patient presented with lymphadenopathy in the neck and underarms.
- Lymphadenopathy can be a sign of infection, cancer, or autoimmune disease.
- The doctor ordered blood tests to investigate the cause of the lymphadenopathy.
- Viral infections often cause temporary lymphadenopathy that resolves on its own.
- Persistent lymphadenopathy may require further imaging and biopsy.