lymphogranulomatosis

noun

lym·​pho·​gran·​u·​lo·​ma·​to·​sis ˈlim(p)-fō-ˌgran-yə-ˌlō-mə-ˈtō-səs 

plural lymphogranulomatoses ˈlim(p)-fō-ˌgran-yə-ˌlō-mə-ˈtō-ˌsēz 

: the development of benign or malignant nodular swellings of lymph nodes in various parts of the body

also : a condition characterized by these

Word History

Etymology

New Latin lymphogranulomat-, lymphogranuloma + -osis

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

lymphogranulomatosis

noun

lym·​pho·​gran·​u·​lo·​ma·​to·​sis -ˌlō-mə-ˈtō-səs 

plural lymphogranulomatoses -ˌsēz 

: the development of benign or malignant lymphogranulomas in various parts of the body

also : a condition characterized by lymphogranulomas