An abnormal condition in which the body tissues contain an accumulation of fluid is known as:
A)ascites.
B)residual urine.
C)stricture.
D)edema.

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Edema is the accumulation of fluid in body tissues, leading to swelling and discomfort. Ascites is a specific type of edema, where the fluid accumulation is in the abdominal cavity. Residual urine is urine that remains in the bladder after urination. Stricture is a narrowing or constriction of a body passage, such as a blood vessel or urinary tract. However, none of these terms accurately describe an abnormal condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the body tissues, making D the best choice.

An Abnormal Condition in Which the Body Tissues Contain an Accumulation