Question

What is the meaning of the term 'adenopathy/lymphadenopathy'?

1) Inflammation of the lymph nodes
2) Abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes
3) Cancerous growth in the lymph nodes
4) Blockage of the lymph nodes

Answer 1

Adenopathy or lymphadenopathy means the abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes, which can have various causes including infections, immune responses, and cancer such as lymphoma.Thus, the correct answer is option 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term 'adenopathy' or 'lymphadenopathy' refers to the abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes. This can be due to various causes, including infections (both viral and bacterial), immune responses to certain medications, and sometimes cancer, such as lymphoma which is cancer of the lymphatic system. While swollen lymph nodes are often associated with infections, not all swollen lymph nodes are due to bacterial causes and not all indicate the presence of cancer, although it is one of the possibilities.