Which of the following terms refers to enlarged, red, and tender
lymph nodes?
a) Lymphadenitis
Acute lymphadenitis is demonstrated by enlarged, red and tender
lymph nodes.
b) Lymphangitis
Lymphangitis is an acute inflammation of the lymphatic channels.
c) Lymphedema
Lymphedema is demonstrated by swelling of tissues in the extremities
because of an increased quantity of lymph that results from an
obstruction of lymphatic vessels.
d) Elephantiasis
Elephantiasis refers to a condition in which chronic swelling of the
extremity recedes only slightly with elevation.
lymph nodes?
a) Lymphadenitis
Acute lymphadenitis is demonstrated by enlarged, red and tender
lymph nodes.
b) Lymphangitis
Lymphangitis is an acute inflammation of the lymphatic channels.
c) Lymphedema
Lymphedema is demonstrated by swelling of tissues in the extremities
because of an increased quantity of lymph that results from an
obstruction of lymphatic vessels.
d) Elephantiasis
Elephantiasis refers to a condition in which chronic swelling of the
extremity recedes only slightly with elevation.