Sarah, an 8-year-old girl, suffers from swelling of abdomen, hands, and feet. Her doctor examines her and reports that the swelling is due to a low level of albumin in her blood that has led to fluid accumulation in her tissues. In this scenario, Sarah suffers from a condition called _____
A) anaphylaxis
B) edema
C) phenylketonuria
D) marasmus
B
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