Definitions for edemaɪˈdi mə; -mə tə
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
e•de•maɪˈdi mə; -mə tə(n.)(pl.)-mas, -ma•ta
an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue spaces, cavities, or joint capsules of the body, causing swelling of the area.
Category: Pathology
a similar swelling in plants caused by excessive moisture.
Category: Plant Pathology
Origin of edema:
1490–1500; < NL oedēma < Gk oídēma a swelling =oidē-, var. s. of oideîn to swell +-ma n. suffix
e•dem•a•tousɪˈdɛm ə təs, ɪˈdi mə-; -ˌtoʊs(adj.)e•dem′a•tose
Princeton's WordNet
edema, oedema, hydrops, dropsy(noun)
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
Wiktionary
edema(Noun)
An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity
edema(Noun)
A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water
Origin: From οἴδημα, from οἰδέω.
Webster Dictionary
Edema(noun)
same as oedema
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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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