adenitis

noun

ad·​e·​ni·​tis ˌa-də-ˈnī-təs How to pronounce adenitis (audio)
: inflammation of a gland
especially : lymphadenitis

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, from Greek aden-, adḗn "gland" + New Latin -itis -itis — more at adeno-

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adenitis was in 1823

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Cite this Entry

“Adenitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adenitis. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

adenitis

noun
ad·​e·​ni·​tis ˌad-ᵊn-ˈīt-əs How to pronounce adenitis (audio)
: inflammation of a gland
especially : lymphadenitis
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