Because the suffix "itis" means ________, swelling of the lower extremities due to blockage of lymph flow is NOT called ________-itis; rather it is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
"inflammation of", elephant, elephantiasis
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. high. B. low.
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