A patient with swelling of tissue from accumulation of fluid would be diagnosed as havingSelect one:a.a nevus.b.a cyst.c.edema.d.alopecia.Clear my choice
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A patient with swelling of tissue from accumulation of fluid would be diagnosed as havingSelect one:a.a nevus.b.a cyst.c.edema.d.alopecia.Clear my choice
Solution
The correct answer is c. edema. Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by a collection of fluid in the spaces that surround the body's cells and vessels.
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