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.
The word is actually Latin. It comes from the words lux (light/fire) and ferre (to bear/to bring) and when put together means bearer of light or bringer of fire. Lucifer is also one the Latin names for the morning star, Venus. As it turns out, so is the Greek word Eosphorus.