Definitions for angioedema
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1. angioedema, atrophedema, giant hives, periodic edema, Quincke's edemanoun

   recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs

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1. angioedemanoun

   Swelling of the lower layers of the skin, often around the mouth, or of the mucosa or submucosa of the mouth or throat which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions

   Angioedema of the throat can cause suffocation and should be treated as a medical emergency.

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1. Angioedema

   Angioedema is an area of swelling (edema) of the lower layer of skin and tissue just under the skin or mucous membranes. The swelling may occur in the face, tongue, larynx, abdomen, or arms and legs. Often it is associated with hives, which are swelling within the upper skin. Onset is typically over minutes to hours.The underlying mechanism typically involves histamine or bradykinin. The version related to histamine is due to an allergic reaction to agents such as insect bites, foods, or medications. The version related to bradykinin may occur due to an inherited problem known as C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency, medications known as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or a lymphoproliferative disorder.Treatment to protect the airway may include intubation or cricothyroidotomy. Histamine-related angioedema can be treated with antihistamines, corticosteroids, and epinephrine. In those with bradykinin-related disease a C1 esterase inhibitor, ecallantide, or icatibant may be used. Fresh frozen plasma may be used instead. In the United States the disease affects about 100,000 people a year.

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1. angioedema

   Angioedema is a medical condition characterized by deep, localized swelling beneath the skin, usually in the area of the eyes, lips, cheeks, hands, feet, genitals, or inside the throat. It often occurs in conjunction with urticaria (hives). The swelling is caused by an accumulation of fluid resulting from an allergic reaction or other triggers that lead to the release of histamine or other chemical substances in the body. The severity of angioedema can vary, ranging from mild and annoying to severe and life-threatening when the swelling occurs in the throat or tongue and inhibits breathing.

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1. Angioedema

   Angioedema or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It is very similar to urticaria, but urticaria, commonly known as hives, occurs in the upper dermis. The term angioneurotic oedema was used for this condition in the belief that there was nervous system involvement, but this is no longer thought to be the case. Cases where angioedema progresses rapidly should be treated as a medical emergency, as airway obstruction and suffocation can occur. Epinephrine may be life-saving when the cause of angioedema is allergic. In the case of hereditary angioedema, treatment with epinephrine has not been shown to be helpful.

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1. Angioedema

   Swelling involving the deep DERMIS, subcutaneous, or submucosal tissues, representing localized EDEMA. Angioedema often occurs in the face, lips, tongue, and larynx.

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   The numerical value of angioedema in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of angioedema in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angioedema
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