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lymphangitis

/ˌlɪmfændʒˈaɪtɪs/ /ˌlɪmfənˈdʒaɪtɪs/

Meanings
noun
Inflammation of the lymphatic channels, the result of infection at a site distal to the channel

Examples :

"After stepping on a rusty nail, Sarah developed a red streak traveling up her leg, and the doctor diagnosed it as lymphangitis, a sign the infection was spreading through her lymphatic system. "
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Related Words

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration inflammation

inflammation noun

/ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.

"The inflammation of the dry leaves by the bonfire was quite impressive. "

Illustration traveling

traveling verb

/ˈtɹæv.l̩iŋ/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"My sister is traveling to Europe next summer for a vacation. "

Illustration channels

channels noun

/ˈtʃænəlz/

The physical confine of a river or slough, consisting of a bed and banks.

"The water coming out of the waterwheel created a standing wave in the channel."

Illustration spreading

spreading verb

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

Illustration stepping

stepping verb

/ˈstɛpɪŋ/

To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.

"The little boy was carefully stepping over the puddle. "

Illustration result

result noun

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

Illustration developed

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Illustration channel

channel noun

/ˈtʃænəl/

The physical confine of a river or slough, consisting of a bed and banks.

"The water coming out of the waterwheel created a standing wave in the channel."

Illustration diagnosed

diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "

Illustration lymphatic

lymphatic noun

/lɪmˈfætɪk/ /lɪmˈfætɪk/

A vessel that transports lymph.

"The doctor examined the swollen lymphatic in my neck to check for infection. "

Illustration infection

infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "