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Lymphadenitis

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com

Updated: January 04, 2004

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Definition: Lymphadenitis refers to inflammation of one or more lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are present throughout the body but are concentrated in the neck, armpits, and groin. These lymph nodes filter lymph fluid and function as a part of the immune system.
Pronunciation: LIMF-add-in-I-tis (noun)
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