Which term means swelling?

Which term means swelling?

• A. Emesis
• B. Edema
• C. Enterotomy
• D. Erythema/Erythematous

Answer: (B)

Swelling is described in medical terms as edema. It refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in tissues, which can occur in a localized area or more systemically. Edema is the precise term used to denote this fluid buildup in veterinary and medical contexts, making it the best fit for describing swelling. The other terms refer to different concepts: emesis is vomiting; an enterotomy is a surgical incision into the intestine; and erythema or erythematous describes redness of the skin due to inflammation or irritation, not fluid accumulation.

Swelling is described in medical terms as edema. It refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in tissues, which can occur in a localized area or more systemically. Edema is the precise term used to denote this fluid buildup in veterinary and medical contexts, making it the best fit for describing swelling.

The other terms refer to different concepts: emesis is vomiting; an enterotomy is a surgical incision into the intestine; and erythema or erythematous describes redness of the skin due to inflammation or irritation, not fluid accumulation.