The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
lymphedema
Lymphedema is the blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from various areas of the body.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A patient has called 911 for abdominal pain and generalized weakness. On arrival you note that the patient's skin is a yellow-orange color. Which one of the following diseases revealed to you during the history would best correlate to this patient's skin?
A) Lung cancer B) Stroke C) Liver disease D) Diabetes
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