Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
adenopathy

adenopathy

1 9.9
Swelling of lymph nodes often in the neck or armpit
  • noun
  • /ˌædəˈnɑpəθi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : adenopatía
  • The doctor noted an increase in size of his lymph nodes, indicating possible adenopathy.
  • cervical adenopathy
  • hilar adenopathy
  • moderate bilateral adenopathy

Examples

  • Less than 3 months after surgery, a bilateral enlarging cervical adenopathy was found on clinical follow-up.

    Academic text (2010)

  • A stage I designation is assigned to patients who have evidence of hilar adenopathy.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Neck examination identified no adenopathy or masses.

    Academic text (2002)

  • No evidence of cervical adenopathy was present.

    Academic text (2006)

  • No evidence of abscess collection or significant adenopathy was detected.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Physical examination revealed nodularity of the lower neck without adenopathy.

    Academic text (2010)

  • His parotid mass was nontender and mobile; no other neck adenopathy was present.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The vocal cords and the base of the tongue were normal, and the neck was without any adenopathy.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Findings on a cranial nerve examination were normal, and no cervical adenopathy was present.

    Academic text (2006)

  • No metastatic cervical adenopathy was found on palpation.

    Academic text (2010)

Synonyms

lymphadenopathy
vsadenopathy
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Swelling of the lymph nodes that makes them larger than normal

is broader, covering any gland disease or swelling not only enlargement
adenomegaly
vsadenopathy
  • Specialized
9.9

A swollen gland, usually a lymph node, that is larger than normal

is more general, meaning any gland disease or swelling rather than just size
lymphadenoma
vsadenopathy
  • Specialized
9.9

A swollen lump in the body caused by infection or disease

covers gland disease or swelling in general, not only single-node enlargement
adenitis
vsadenopathy
  • Specialized
9.3

Swelling and pain in a gland or lymph node

includes other gland diseases and swelling beyond inflammation alone
lymphadenitis
vsadenopathy
  • Specialized
9.9

Swelling and pain in small glands that fight germs, often caused by an infection

also covers noninflammatory gland diseases or simple swelling without infection
lymphogranuloma
vsadenopathy
  • Specialized
9.9

A gland that swells because of infection or inflammation

is wider, applying to gland disease or swelling regardless of infectious cause

Surface Forms

adenopathy singular
adenopathies plural

Morphology

adenopathy = adeno + pathy

Formed from medical combining forms that convey 'gland' + 'disease' and are clear to those familiar with medical vocabulary but not obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Adenopathy comes from the parts aden- meaning 'gland' and -pathy meaning 'disease'. So adenopathy literally means 'gland disease', which is why it is used for swollen or diseased lymph nodes.