Which term describes the accumulation of excess fluid in the interstitial tissue spaces due to hemodynamic imbalance?
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Correct answer: Edema
Edema refers to increased fluid in interstitial spaces or body cavities due to disturbances in vascular hydrostatic/osmotic pressures, lymphatic drainage, or vascular permeability.
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