This Term Refers to the Accumulation of Fluid at a Site

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Short Answer

This term refers to the accumulation of fluid at a site of inflammation.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A paired nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

External Auditory Canal

The tube that runs from the outer ear to the eardrum, plays a role in directing sound waves from the environment to the tympanic membrane.

Eardrum

The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Temporal Bone

A bone of the skull located at the side and base of the skull, housing structures of the ear and supporting facial muscles.