lymphoreticulosis

noun

lym·​pho·​re·​tic·​u·​lo·​sis ˌlim(p)-fō-ri-ˌtik-yə-ˈlō-səs How to pronounce lymphoreticulosis (audio)
plural lymphoreticuloses -ˌsēz How to pronounce lymphoreticulosis (audio)
: proliferation of phagocytic cells and especially macrophages of the lymph nodes
specifically : cat scratch disease

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“Lymphoreticulosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lymphoreticulosis. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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