Lymphangitis is caused by ______.
A. an infection
B. inflammation of the vasa vasorum
C. increased formation of interstitial fluid from blood flowing through the congested vasa vasorum
D. All of the listed responses are correct.
Answer: A. an infection
The suffix -itis indicates an infection of the tissue or structure within the root word. In this case, it is an infection of the lymph vessels.
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