Definition of Lymphangitis

1. Noun. Inflammation of a lymph vessel.

Generic synonyms: Inflammation, Redness, Rubor

Definition of Lymphangitis

1. Noun. Inflammation of the lymphatic channels, the result of infection at a site distal to the channel. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Lymphangitis

1. Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel or vessels. Acute lymphangitis may result from spread of bacterial infection (most commonly beta haemolytic streptococci) into the lymphatics, manifested by painful subcutaneous red streaks along the course of the vessels. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lymphangitis

lymphangioma xanthelasmoideum
lymphangiomas
lymphangiomata
lymphangiomatous
lymphangiomyoma
lymphangiomyomatosis
lymphangion
lymphangiopathies
lymphangiopathy
lymphangiophlebitis
lymphangioplasty
lymphangiosarcoma
lymphangiotomy
lymphangitic lung metastases
lymphangitides
lymphangitis (current term)
lymphangitis carcinomatosa
lymphangitis epizootica
lymphapheresis
lymphatic
lymphatic angina
lymphatic diseases
lymphatic dissemination theory of endometriosis
lymphatic duct
lymphatic follicles of larynx
lymphatic follicles of rectum
lymphatic irradiation
lymphatic leukaemia
lymphatic metastasis

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