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 Latin word root fic, meaning to âmake,â is one of the most significant roots in the English language. The word significant means something that âmakesâ a mark. If something undergoes purification, it is âmadeâ pure. When a teacher undergoes the process of certification, she is âmakingâ herself ready to teach.