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1. (n.) edema
an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue spaces, cavities, or joint capsules of the body, causing swelling of the area.
2. edema
a similar swelling in plants caused by excessive moisture.
Etymology: (1490–1500; < NL oedēma < Gk oídēma a swelling =oidē-, var. s. of oideîn to swell +-ma n. suffix)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) edema, oedema, hydrops, dropsy
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) EDEMA
same as oedema
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. EDEMA
Abnormal fluid accumulation in TISSUES or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the SKIN in SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE.
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