adenitis

noun

ad·​e·​ni·​tis ˌa-də-ˈnī-təs 

: inflammation of a gland

especially : lymphadenitis

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, from Greek aden-, adḗn "gland" + New Latin -itis -itis — more at adeno-

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

adenitis

noun

ad·​e·​ni·​tis ˌad-ᵊn-ˈīt-əs 

: inflammation of a gland

especially : lymphadenitis