status lymphaticus
/ˌsteɪtəs lɪmˈfatɪkəs/Medicine (now historical )
noun
Generalized enlargement or prominence of lymphoid tissue, especially in children; a syndrome characterized by this.
- Often regarded as a cause of or contributing factor in sudden death, especially when accompanied by enlargement of the thymus..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the American Medical Association. From scientific Latin status lymphaticus from classical Latin status + lymphāticus.