A patient has excessive swelling in the external reproductive organs and the legs caused by obstruction of the lymphatic vessels by parasites. This is referred to as:
A) elephantiasis.
B) lymphoma.
C) lymphadenectomy.
D) lymphangitis.

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Elephantiasis is a condition that occurs when there is excessive swelling in the external reproductive organs and legs due to the obstruction of the lymphatic vessels caused by parasitic worms, particularly Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Lymphadenectomy is the surgical removal of lymph nodes. Lymphangitis is the inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.

A Patient Has Excessive Swelling in the External Reproductive Organs