Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Swelling, fluid in tissues
A)abscess
B)catheter
C)diabetes insipidus
D)edema
E)essential hypertension
F)renal cell carcinoma
G)secondary hypertension
H)stricture

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Edema is the buildup of fluid in the tissues.

Answer: A
 An abscess is a collection of pus typically caused by a bacterial infection.

Answer: C
 Diabetes insipidus is a condition characterized by excessive thirst and the production of large amounts of dilute urine due to an inadequate production or response to the antidiuretic hormone.

Answer: F
 Renal cell carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer that develops in the lining of small tubes in the kidney.

Answer: E
 Essential hypertension is high blood pressure with no known cause.

Answer: G
 Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is caused by an underlying condition or medication.

Answer: B
 A catheter is a medical device that is inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids or to allow for the passage of medical instruments.

Answer: H
 A stricture is a narrowing or constriction of a passageway in the body, often caused by scar tissue or inflammation.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings