midway between matte and glossy, as certain paper or paint. Origin of semimatte. 1935-1940.
Lymph nodes become swollen in response to illness, infection, or stress. Swollen lymph nodes are one sign that your lymphatic system is working to rid your body of the responsible agents. Swollen lymph glands in the head and neck are normally caused by illnesses such as: ear infection.
Examine the major salivary glands: 1  The parotid glands: Swellings of the parotid are apparent as a loss of the angle of the jaw. 2  The submandibular glands: Submandibular gland pathology usually involves swelling beneath and anterior to the angle of the jaw. 3  Sublingual gland pathology may cause swelling on the floor of the mouth.