What does oedema mean?
Definitions for oedema
ɪˈdi mə; -mə təoede·ma
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Princeton's WordNet
edema, oedema, hydrops, dropsynoun
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
Wiktionary
oedemanoun
An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity
oedemanoun
A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water
Etymology: From οἴδημα, from οἰδέω.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Oedemanoun
A tumour. It is now and commonly by surgeons confined to a white, soft, insensible tumour, proceeding from cold and aqueous humours, such as happen to hydropick constitutions. John Quincy
Etymology: ὄιδημα, from ὀιδέω, to swell.
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oedema
Oedema, also known as edema, is a medical condition characterized by an excessive buildup of fluid in the body’s tissues, leading to swelling. This can occur in any part of the body but is most commonly observed in the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs. Oedema can be a result of medication, pregnancy or various underlying diseases, such as heart failure, kidney disease or cirrhosis.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of oedema in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of oedema in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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