Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Swelling of tissues due to interstitial fluid accumulation
A)AIDS
B)allergen
C)anaphylaxis
D)Hodgkin disease
E)hypersplenism
F)lymphedema
G)lymphoid organs
H)thymectomy

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Lymphedema is the swelling of tissues due to interstitial fluid accumulation, typically in an arm or leg, caused by damage or obstruction of the lymph nodes or vessels.

Answer: G
 Lymphoid organs are the organs that are part of the lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils, that produce and store lymphocytes and other immune cells.

Other terms and their meanings:
A) AIDS - acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that weakens the immune system
B) allergen - a substance that causes an allergic reaction
C) anaphylaxis - a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening
D) Hodgkin disease - a type of lymphoma, a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system
E) hypersplenism - a condition in which the spleen removes blood cells from circulation too rapidly, resulting in a low blood cell count 
H) thymectomy - surgical removal of the thymus gland, which is involved in immune function

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings