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The inflammation of a gland is called "adenitis." This condition can occur in various glands throughout the body, such as lymph nodes or salivary glands, and is often caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or other underlying health issues. Symptoms may include swelling, pain, and tenderness in the affected area. Treatment typically focuses on addressing the underlying cause of the inflammation.
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What is inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial viral or fungal infection called?
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is called Dacryoadenitis.
Is adenitis inflammation of a gland?
Yes, adenitis means inflammation of a gland.
Is dacryoadenitis an inflammation of the lachrymal gland?
Yes, dacryoadenitis is inflammation of the tear gland.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a gland?
Dacryoadenitis means inflammation of the tear gland.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of a lymph gland in the neck region?
Cervical lymphadenitis means inflammation of a lymph gland in the neck region.
Inflammation of salivary gland?
sialadenitis
Is dacryoadenitis an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial?
Yes, its an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.
Can you have pain from prostate gland?
Inflammation of the prostate "can cause fever, uncomfortable urination, and sacral or bladder pain." This condition is called prostatitis.
What is an enlargement of the thyroid gland resulting from a deficiency of dietary iodine called?
An enlargement of the thyroid gland that results from a deficiency of dietary iodine is called a goiter. A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland. Worldwide, the most common cause of a goiter is due to a lack of iodine in our daily diet.
What does adenoitis mean?
Simply "inflammation of a gland". "Aden" is latin for gland. It might refer to an inflamed salivary gland, thymus, thyroid... whatever. It is nonspecific that way, in the same way that "myositis" refers to an inflammation in any muscle, and "neuritis" in any nerve.
Enlargement of the thyroid gland?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a small oil or sweat gland of the eye?
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands or apocrine sweat glands of the eye due to infection is called a stye. A stye will manifest as small, painful, red bump(s) on the lower edge of the eyelid(s).If the red bump(s) are not painful, then it may be a chalazion. This is also caused by an inflammed sebaceous gland.
