Multiple choice

Swelling is a part of body infiltration of serum in subcutaneous cellular tissue and is called

  1. abscess

  2. oedema

  3. dropsy

  4. thrombus

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Oedema (edema) is the medical term for swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues. This occurs when there is an abnormal infiltration of serum into the subcutaneous cellular tissue, often due to increased capillary permeability, decreased oncotic pressure, or lymphatic obstruction.