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Inflammation of a lymph vessel
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lymphangitis
Word definitions for lymphangitis in dictionaries
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. inflammation of the lymphatic channels, the result of infection at a site distal to the channel.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
For discussion of the condition in horses , see Equine Lymphangitis . Lymphangitis is an inflammation or an infection of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. The most common cause of lymphangitis in ...
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Word definitions in WordNet
n. inflammation of a lymph vessel [also: lymphangitides (pl)]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lymphangeitis \Lym*phan`ge*i"tis\, n. [NL., from L. lympha lymph + Gr. ? vessel + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels. [Written also lymphangitis .]
Usage examples of lymphangitis.
Recently Joly described congenital hernia of the stomach in a man of thirty-seven, who died from collapse following lymphangitis, persistent vomiting, and diarrhea.
Repeated attacks of lymphangitis have occurred during this period, each producing an aggravation of the previous condition.