adenitis

[ ad-n-ahy-tis ]

/ ˌæd nˈaɪ tɪs /

Origin of adenitis

First recorded in 1840–50; aden- + -itis

The disease is then an adenitis, an inflammation of gland-tissue—tonsillitis per se.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various
Adenitis, ad-en-ī′tis, n. inflammation of the lymphatic glands.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) |Various
Children suffering from adenitis should use a spray of Dobell's solution in the nose and throat three or four times daily.

The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) |Grant Hague
The glands do not suppurate, but the adenitis may remain as a chronic manifestation in scrofulous subjects.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various

Adenitis takes place in the submaxillary, retro-maxillary, and sublingual glands of the affected side.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various

adenitis

/ (ˌædəˈnaɪtɪs) /

inflammation of a gland or lymph node

C19: New Latin, from adeno- + -itis

adenitis

[ ăd′n-ī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of a lymph node or gland.