swelling or enlargement of a particular lymph node, draining that particular organ or area.
Lymphadenopathy is defined nodes that are abnormal in either size, consistency or number. Malignancy was found in only about 30% of patients and most cases had no findable cause.
Enlargement of the lymph nodes along the abdominal aorta secondary to infection, neoplasia or hypersensitivity reaction.
The sociocultural dimension is all about the society's cultural values and attitudes. It is significant because it ascertains the standards, goods and services that a society values.
I believe the word you're looking for is Domestic Violence. If not, I cant help you, but the definition of Domestic Violence is when a person is abused, mentally, physically, and emotionally, by their spouse/significant other. Most cases, the abused is the woman, however there are cases when the man is abused as opposed to the usual.
The word expressive is defined as conveying a thought or feeling. Synonyms of expressive include significant, eloquent, meaningful, and telling. An example of expressive is 'an expressive gesture'.
Upon physical examination, the lymph nodes were not found to be significantly enlarged.
This is potentially concerning (although the condition could certainly be benign). Any significant retroperitoneal periaortic lymphadenopathy could indicate that a malignant (cancerous) process may be present. Unless this is a very elderly patient who wishes no invasive tests or procedures, this situation should be investigated further.
Persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy
No. But it can coexist with a swelling of the thyroid which may superficially look a bit like lymphadenopathy.
the term for englared or palpable lymph nodes is lymphadenopathy.
lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy is defined nodes that are abnormal in either size, consistency or number. Malignancy was found in only about 30% of patients and most cases had no findable cause.
What is cervical lymphadenopathy?
The official definition of the word significant is "sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy."
"Lymph" refers to the lymphatic system, "aden" means gland, and "pathy" indicates a disease or disorder. Therefore, lymphadenopathy refers to a condition where the lymph nodes are either enlarged or diseased.
It means to have reached a significant point in an endeavour.