lymphadenopathy

noun

lymph·​ade·​nop·​a·​thy ˌlim-ˌfa-də-ˈnä-pə-thē How to pronounce lymphadenopathy (audio)
plural lymphadenopathies
: abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lymphadenopathy was in 1920

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“Lymphadenopathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphadenopathy. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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lymphadenopathy

noun
lymph·​ad·​e·​nop·​a·​thy ˌlim-ˌfad-ᵊn-ˈäp-ə-thē How to pronounce lymphadenopathy (audio)
plural lymphadenopathies
: abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes
lymphadenopathic
ˌlim-ˌfad-ᵊn-ō-ˈpath-ik How to pronounce lymphadenopathy (audio)
adjective
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