Which of the following terms refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid?
A) edema
B) exophthalmos
C) gynecomastia
D) hirsutism
A) edema
Edema is the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of
fluid. Exophthalmos refers to bulging eyes. Gynecomastia is overgrowth of breast tissue in
males. Hirsutism refers to excessive hair growth.
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