(heraldry) A single-masted ship propelled by oars, usually indicating a Scottish title associated with islands.

plural of lymphad

(medicine) An abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.

plural of lymphadenectomy

(surgery) The surgical removal of lymph nodes, usually performed as part of the management of cancer

plural of lymphadenitis

plural of lymphadenopathy

(nonstandard, rare) plural of lymphadenitis

(biology, medicine) Inflammation or swelling of lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.

(biology, medicine, modern sense) A benign tumor (neoplasm) of lymphatic tissue. / (biology, medicine, archaic) Any pseudoleukaemia, especially Hodgkin's disease.