Lymphadenitis

Definition 1

An acute or chronic infectious process affecting the lymph nodes. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the lymph nodes. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)

Definition 3

Inflammation of the lymph nodes. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

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