Edema, or excess accumulation of interstitial fluid, is due to anchoring filaments causing closure of the spaces between lymphatic endothelial cells.

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Edema is primarily due to increased fluid pressure in the blood vessels or decreased osmotic pressure, leading to excess fluid leaking into the interstitial spaces, not due to anchoring filaments causing closure of spaces between lymphatic endothelial cells.

Edema, or Excess Accumulation of Interstitial Fluid, Is Due to Anchoring