Swelling of the lymph glands is typically a result of local or widespread inflammation, but sometimes enlarged lymph nodes are due to cancer. Swollen lymph glands are referred to as lymphadenopathy. Inflammation of a lymph node is referred to as lymphadenitis. Symptoms of swollen lymph nodes include. 1  localized pain, 2  swelling, 3  tenderness,  warmth in the involved area.
The Latin root word luc means light, bight. Lucent gives means shining, as in: âThe Queen laughed, and looked at him again with lucent eyes. Transluscent is made of trans + lucent and refers to something that is, essentially, see through.
Derived from Greek âÎ¹Î»Î±ÏÎ¿Ï (hilaros) meaning cheerful ... [more]. HIPPOCRATES âÎ¹ÏÏÎ¿ÎºÏÎ±ÏÎ·Ï m Ancient Greek (Latinized). Latinized form of the Greek name âÎ¹ÏÏÎ¿ÎºÏÎ±ÏÎ·Ï (Hippokrates) which meant horse power, derived from the elements âÎ¹ÏÏÎ¿Ï (hippos) horse and ÎºÏÎ±ÏÎ¿Ï (kratos) power ...