Tiflomegalia

Meaning of the word

The word “tiflomegaly” refers to the abnormal increase in the size of the lymph nodes located in the small intestine region.

Origin of the word

The word “tiflomegaly” originates in the Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “Typhlon” (meaning “blind”) and “megalia” (which means “increase”). This junction of terms represents the increase in lymph nodes in the small intestine region, which is known as “blind”.

Word adverbs

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Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “tiflomegaly”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “tiflomegaly” are: increased lymph nodes in the small intestine, intestinal lymphadenopathy and hypertrophy of intestinal lymph nodes.

Word Definitions

– abnormal increase in the size of lymph nodes in the small intestine region.
– Intestinal Lymphadenopathy.
– Hypertrophy of intestinal lymph nodes.

Phrases that the word applies

– The patient has tiflomegaly, indicating a possible infection in the small intestine.
– Tiflomegaly may be a sign of inflammatory or infectious diseases.
– The presence of tiflomegaly requires a deeper clinical investigation.

Examples of the word in text

Tiflomegaly is a condition that can be diagnosed through image exams such as abdominal ultrasound. In addition, it is important to investigate the underlying cause of this increase in lymph nodes as it may be related to diseases such as Crohn disease, lymphoma or intestinal infections.

Rhymes with the word

– Amigalia
– Hemeralgia
– Neuralgia
– Otalgia
– Pedragia

Anagrams with the word

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