Glossary

Lymphadenopathy

Lymphadenopathy

Lymphadenopathie·Also: Lymphknotenschwellung

Lymphadenopathy is an abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes. It can have harmless causes such as infections, but it can also point to more serious illnesses.

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