Which of the following conditions is swelling caused by a blockage of lymph flow?
A) lymphedema
B) lymphangioma
C) lymphadenitis
D) lymphangiography
A) lymphedema
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a blockage of lymph flow. Lymphangioma is a
lymph vessel tumor. Lymphadenitis is lymph gland inflammation. Lymphangiography is an X-
ray of the lymph vessels.
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