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edema

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/ɪˈdiː.mə/

Definition of edema

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
    “dependent edema”
    “lower extremity edema”
    “In the patients with myocardial edemas [247, 471] it was shown that, despite a considerable loss of fluid via the kidneys after the intravenous administration of a short-acting and very effective diuretic (furosemide), there was no increase in the blood and plasma viscosities.”
    “In particular, changes in color and temperature, edemas, and ulcerations are noted. Palpation is applied as needed. In this chapter, only two skin and body surface changes will be discussed: peripheral edemas and ulcerations.”
    “Local lymph edemas can often be found on the inside of a looped graft.”
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noun

  1. An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
    “dependent edema”
    “lower extremity edema”
    “In the patients with myocardial edemas [247, 471] it was shown that, despite a considerable loss of fluid via the kidneys after the intravenous administration of a short-acting and very effective diuretic (furosemide), there was no increase in the blood and plasma viscosities.”
    “In particular, changes in color and temperature, edemas, and ulcerations are noted. Palpation is applied as needed. In this chapter, only two skin and body surface changes will be discussed: peripheral edemas and ulcerations.”
    “Local lymph edemas can often be found on the inside of a looped graft.”
  2. A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water.

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Etymology

From New Latin oedēma, from Ancient Greek οἴδημα (oídēma, “swelling”), from οἰδέω (oidéō, “I swell”).

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