Which of the following best describes lymphadenopathy?
a. occurs when lymph nodes become infected
b. group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system
c. inherited condition whereby lymphatic vessels are impaired or missing
d. inflammation of the lymph node(s) related to a bacterial infection of the node tissue
A
Lymphadenopathy occurs when lymph nodes become infected. Lymphoma is a group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system. Lymphedema is an inherited condition whereby lymphatic vessels are impaired or missing. Lympadenitis is an inflammation of the lymph node(s) related to a bacterial infection of the node tissue.
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