Synonym for lymphangitis ... <pathology> Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel or vessels. Acute lymphangitis may result from spread of bacterial infection (most commonly beta haemolytic streptococci) into the lymphatics, manifested by painful subcutaneous red streaks along the course of the vessels. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(lim-fan″je-i´tis) lymphangitis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: lim-fan-jē-ī′tis Synonyms: lymphangitis