Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by swelling of a lymph node: Specifically, "lymphogranuloma" refers to the pathological enlargement or inflammation of a lymph node, often due to infection.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient was diagnosed with lymphogranuloma after presenting with a swollen groin.
  • Lymphogranuloma is a common symptom of certain sexually transmitted infections.

Advanced Usage

• "Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)": This is the full medical term for a specific sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by certain serovars of , which is characterized by the development of a lymphogranuloma.
  • Public health officials are concerned about the rise in cases of lymphogranuloma venereum.

Variants and Related Words

• Lymphogranulomatous (adj): Pertaining to or of the nature of a lymphogranuloma.
  • The biopsy showed lymphogranulomatous inflammation.

Synonyms

• Bubo: A swollen, inflamed lymph node, particularly in the groin or armpit, often associated with infections like plague or chancroid. (Note: "bubo" is a more general term, while "lymphogranuloma" often implies a specific infectious cause).
• Lymphadenopathy: A broad medical term for disease of the lymph nodes, which includes swelling.

Noun

1. swelling of a lymph node