Axillary adenopathy

What does "Axillary adenopathy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Axillary adenopathy refers to a condition where the lymph nodes in the armpit area become enlarged or swollen. This can happen due to various reasons such as infection, injury, or serious diseases like cancer. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that produce cells to fight infection and disease. Therefore, their swelling often indicates that the body is trying to fight off an illness.

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