Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels\? lymphangioma lymphadenopathy lymphadenitis

Explanation:

• lymphangioma: The suffix "-oma" means tumor, and "lymphangi-" refers to lymphatic vessels. So lymphangioma is a tumor of lymphatic vessels, matching the description of a benign tumor from abnormal lymphatic vessel collection.
• lymphadenopathy: "Lymphaden-" refers to lymph nodes, and "-pathy" means disease. So it is a disease of lymph nodes, not related to lymphatic vessel tumors.
• lymphadenitis: "Lymphaden-" is lymph nodes, and "-itis" means inflammation. So it is inflammation of lymph nodes, not related to lymphatic vessel tumors.

Answer:

A. lymphangioma