Generalized Swelling of an Arm or Leg That Occurs After

question 194

Multiple Choice

Generalized swelling of an arm or leg that occurs after surgical removal of a chain of lymph nodes is known as:

• A)swollen glands.
• B)anemia.
• C)lymphedema.
• D)lymphoma.

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Definitions:

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