Which of the following terms BEST describes the process in lymph nodes when a patient has a disease process active in a region,such as cancer or infection,by increasing in size and changing the consistency of the lymphoid tissue?
A)Lymphosarcoma
B)Lymphangitis
C)Lymphedema
D)Lymphadenopathy

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Lymphadenopathy is the term used to describe the process in lymph nodes when a patient has a disease process active in a region, such as cancer or infection, by increasing in size and changing the consistency of the lymphoid tissue. Lymphosarcoma refers to a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, lymphangitis is inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, and lymphedema is swelling caused by a buildup of lymphatic fluid. None of these terms fully describe the changes that occur in lymph nodes during disease processes.

Which of the Following Terms BEST Describes the Process in Lymph