Definitions for edematousɪˈdɛm ə təs, ɪˈdi mə-; -ˌtoʊs
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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
edematous, dropsical(adj)
swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid
Wiktionary
edematous(Adjective)
Afflicted with edema
Webster Dictionary
Edematous(adj)
alt. of Edematose
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