Lymphadenopathy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006824",
  "term": "Lymphadenopathy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes in size, number, or consistency. It is a common response to infection, inflammation, or malignancy, as lymphocytes and other immune cells proliferate within the node to combat a perceived threat. In immunotoxicology, the presence of lymphadenopathy following chemical exposure can indicate an immunomodulatory effect, either stimulation or a reactive change.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymph node"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1203 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lymphadenopathy/"
}