Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term lymphangiectasia?

A. It means the expansion or widening of a lymph vessel.
B. It is a condition normally noticed by swelling in the extremities.
C. It is a term associated with the body's lymphatic system, which is responsible for repairing injuries and fighting infections.
D. It breaks into lymph (lymph) + angi (vessel) + ectasia (dilation).
E. It means that a patient is immunocompromised.


Answer: E

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