Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term lymphedema?

A. lymph (immunity) + edema (deficient) = deficient immune system
B. lymph (lymph) + edema (swelling) = swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities
C. lymph (immunity) + edema (excessive) = overactive immune system
D. lymph (lymph) + edema (deficient) = deficient lymph nodes
E. lymph (lymph) + edema (excessive) = overactive lymph nodes


Answer: B

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