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.
Palpebral â This adjective referring to the eyelids is from the Latin word for eyelid, palpebra. That word, in turn, is derived from the Ltin verb palpitare meaning to quiver or throb. The eyelids are sometimes known for their fluttering.ympani is the possessive form of the Latin noun tympanum meaning a drum. So, the whole phrase just means the roof of the (ear) drum. Petrous â This adjective is derived from the Latin word for rock âpetraâ.