lymphadenopathy
/lɪmˌfædəˈnɑpəθi/
noun
- A disease or condition that causes the lymph nodes to become swollen or abnormal in size or number.
- Infections like mononucleosis often cause lymphadenopathy.
- The doctor checked for lymphadenopathy by feeling the patient's neck and armpits.
- Generalized lymphadenopathy can be a sign of an immune system disorder.