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What is lymphadenitis?
Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes themselves. [1] 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphadenitis
Where are auricular lymph nodes situated?
In the ears
What term describes an inflammation of the lymph nodes?
Lymphadenitis
Medical term for small pebbly feeling lymph nodes?
Lymphadenitis is an inflammation of the lymph nodes. Lymphadenitis can make the lymph nodes have a small pebbly feeling when touched.
What is the root words and suffix of lymphadenitis?
The root words of lymphadenitis are "lymph" and "aden," referring to the lymphatic system and glands, respectively. The suffix "-itis" indicates inflammation.
What types of lymphadenitis are there?
Lymphadenitis may be either generalized, involving a number of lymph nodes; or limited to a few nodes in the area of a localized infection.
What is the medical term for inflammation of lymph nodes?
The medical term for inflammation of lymph nodes is lymphadenitis. This condition can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, autoimmune disorders, or cancer. Symptoms may include swelling, tenderness, and warmth around the affected lymph nodes.
What are the symptoms of lymphadenitis?
Lymphadenitis is marked by swollen lymph nodes that are painful, in most cases, when the doctor touches them. If the lymphadenitis is related to an infected wound, the skin over the nodes may be red and warm to the touch.
What is the term for swollen lymph nodes around intestine?
Mesenteric adenitis/lymphadenitis
What is the scientific name for swollen lymph glands?
Lymphadenopathy or lymphadenitis refers to lymph nodes which are abnormal in size, number or consistency.
What is post auricular nodes?
lymph nodes behind the pinna (behind the ears)
An infection that spreads from its original site to involve the regional lymph nodes is called what?
Lymphadenitis
