Question

lymphangitis is ___________.
a cancer of lymphoid tissue.
b swelling of lymph nodes due to infection.
c swelling due to excess tissue fluid.
d infection of a lymphatic vessel.

Explanation:

• Lymphangitis is an inflammation or infection of the lymphatic vessels.
• Option A: Cancer of lymphoid tissue is lymphoma, not lymphangitis.
• Option B: Swelling of lymph nodes due to infection is lymphadenitis.
• Option C: Swelling due to excess tissue fluid is lymphedema.
• Option D: Infection of a lymphatic vessel is the correct definition of lymphangitis.

Answer:

D. Infection of a lymphatic vessel.