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lymphaden/o
lymph node
From Latin lympha, water, + Greek aden, gland
Meaning
What does lymphaden/o mean?
lymphaden/o is a root meaning lymph node. It comes from Latin lympha, water, + Greek aden, gland.
Inside words it is spelled lymphaden.
It is lymph/o + aden/o (gland), because lymph nodes were once called lymph glands.
In real words
Medical words with lymphaden/o
lymphadenopathy
disease or swelling of the lymph nodes
lymphadenitis
inflammation of one or more lymph nodes
lymphadenectomy
surgery to remove lymph nodes, often so they can be checked for cancer
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Parts easily confused with lymphaden/o
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 11.1 – Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems – Building a Medical Terminology Foundation 2e
- 11.2 Word Components Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems – Medical Terminology 2e
- Guide to Common Medical Terminology
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Lymph and immunity
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