Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation LAD?

A. It means any disease of a lymph gland (node).
B. It stands for lymphadenopathy.
C. It breaks into lymph (lymph) + adeno (gland) + pathy (disease).
D. It is used to refer to noticeably swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck.
E. It is caused by an abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities.


Answer: E

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