lymphadenitis
/lɪmˌfædəˈnaɪtɪs/
noun
- Swelling and inflammation of the lymph nodes, usually caused by an infection.
- Lymphadenitis often causes tender, enlarged lumps in the neck, armpits, or groin.
- Antibiotics are commonly used to treat lymphadenitis caused by bacteria.
- The child was diagnosed with lymphadenitis after a bacterial throat infection.