Which of the following sentences has a medical term that is NOT used correctly?

A. Mr. Jones sprained his ankle, and now it is edematous.
B. Dust mites, peanuts, and pollens are allergens.
C. Baby Jones has a nevus on his left shoulder.
D. Jamie has a large burn on her arm with serous drainage from the blisters.
E. Repeated scratching has led to granulation of the skin.


Answer: E

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