Question

Mason, 4 years old, has fever and chills, is achy all over and has a sore throat. On palpation of his

neck the doctor notices his glands are swollen.
This swelling of the glands is called
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The lymph glands, or lymph nodes, are small structures that filter the lymph fluid. ... Lymphadenitis occurs when the glands become enlarged by swelling (inflammation), often in response to bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The swollen glands are usually found near the site of an infection, tumor, or inflammation